Pillar: Economic Participation
326 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kota. 40.8% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than 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 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 29% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kota, which ranks 13 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 77,826 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kota are in the Kota district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kota youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.