Pillar: Economic Participation
842 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Mayiladuthurai. 37.5% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 76% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Mayiladuthurai, which ranks 31 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 29.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 28,431 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Mayiladuthurai are in the Mayiladuthurai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mayiladuthurai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.