Pillar: Economic Participation
506 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Ramanathapuram. 43.8% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 17% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Ramanathapuram, which ranks 34 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 30.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 41,582 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Ramanathapuram are in the Ramanathapuram district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Ramanathapuram youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.