Pillar: Economic Participation
131 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Jaisalmer. 68% 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.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 57% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 73% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jaisalmer, which ranks 24 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 29.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 18,463 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Jaisalmer are in the Jaisalmer district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jaisalmer youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.