Pillar: Economic Participation
1,354 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Karimnagar. 55.1% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 75% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 23% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Karimnagar, which ranks 9 of 33 in Telangana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 17.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 55,979 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Karimnagar are in the Karimnagar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Karimnagar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.