Pillar: Economic Participation
847 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Pudukkottai. 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 75% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 16% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Pudukkottai, which ranks 30 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 20%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 56,275 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Pudukkottai are in the Pudukkottai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Pudukkottai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.