Pillar: Economic Participation
931 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Nirmal. 68.2% 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.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Nirmal, which ranks 31 of 33 in Telangana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 79.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 22,149 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Nirmal are in the Nirmal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nirmal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.