Pillar: Economic Participation
270 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Jhalawar. 80.3% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 41% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jhalawar, which ranks 32 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.8 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 19.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 36,342 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Jhalawar are in the Jhalawar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jhalawar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.