Pillar: Economic Participation
1,254 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Tiruvannamalai. 44.2% 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.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 49% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Tiruvannamalai, which ranks 35 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 24.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 69,679 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Tiruvannamalai are in the Tiruvannamalai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Tiruvannamalai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.