Pillar: Economic Participation
1,206 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Tiruvallur. 20.9% 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 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 10% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Tiruvallur, which ranks 4 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 30.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,32,629 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Tiruvallur are in the Tiruvallur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Tiruvallur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.