Pillar: Economic Participation
505 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sikar. 72.6% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 75% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 55% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sikar, which ranks 6 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 27.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 95,502 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Sikar are in the Sikar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sikar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.