Pillar: Economic Participation
793 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Thoothukudi. 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 84% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Thoothukudi, which ranks 21 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 29%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 68,231 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Thoothukudi are in the Thoothukudi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Thoothukudi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.