Pillar: Economic Participation
5,362 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Salem. 39.1% 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.
59% of registered enterprises are in services while 41% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 37% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Salem, which ranks 25 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.8 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 24.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,31,065 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Salem are in the Salem district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Salem youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.