Pillar: Economic Participation
1,300 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Tiruchirappalli. 32.8% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 77% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 26% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Tiruchirappalli, which ranks 13 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 25.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,08,289 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Tiruchirappalli are in the Tiruchirappalli district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Tiruchirappalli youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.