Pillar: Economic Participation
335 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Perambalur. 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 80% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 10% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Perambalur, which ranks 29 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 28%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 17,635 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Perambalur are in the Perambalur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Perambalur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.