Pillar: Economic Participation
593 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Medak. 70.7% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 29% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Medak, which ranks 17 of 33 in Telangana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 37.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 26,199 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Medak are in the Medak district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Medak youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.