Pillar: Economic Participation
698 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Jhunjhunu. 67.2% 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 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 37% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jhunjhunu, which ranks 2 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 37.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 65,590 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Jhunjhunu are in the Jhunjhunu district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jhunjhunu youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.