Pillar: Economic Participation
2,526 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Jodhpur. 68.4% 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.
66% of registered enterprises are in services while 34% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 66% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 42% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jodhpur, which ranks 4 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 26.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,31,688 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Jodhpur are in the Jodhpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jodhpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.