Pillar: Economic Participation
687 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kallakurichi. 33.9% 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 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 85% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 23% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kallakurichi, which ranks 38 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 30,338 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kallakurichi are in the Kallakurichi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kallakurichi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.