Pillar: Economic Participation
1,410 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Karur. 36.9% 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.
67% of registered enterprises are in services while 33% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Karur, which ranks 23 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 33.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 34,734 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Karur are in the Karur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Karur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.