Pillar: Economic Participation
546 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Ranipet. 34.5% 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.
67% of registered enterprises are in services while 33% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 71% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 33% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Ranipet, which ranks 11 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 26%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 33,935 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Ranipet are in the Ranipet district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Ranipet youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.