Pillar: Economic Participation
572 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Ganganagar. 66.6% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 60% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Ganganagar, which ranks 7 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 28.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 87,729 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Ganganagar are in the Ganganagar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Ganganagar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.