Pillar: Economic Participation
197 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Nilgiris. 21.8% 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.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 57% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 7% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Nilgiris, which ranks 20 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 26,836 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Nilgiris are in the Nilgiris district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nilgiris youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.