Pillar: Economic Participation
449 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sivaganga. 34.4% 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. 79% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Sivaganga, which ranks 17 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 21.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 45,205 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Sivaganga are in the Sivaganga district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sivaganga youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.