Pillar: Economic Participation
629 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Bhadradri Kothagudem. 45.3% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 66% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Bhadradri Kothagudem, which ranks 21 of 33 in Telangana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 23.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 32,516 registered service enterprises.
What the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods is required to do, who runs it and how to find one are in the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods reference. For Bhadradri Kothagudem specifically, see the Bhadradri Kothagudem district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). The Bhadradri Kothagudem youth opportunity scorecard carries the full district picture.