Pillar: Economic Participation
278 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Vikarabad. 72.7% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 31% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Vikarabad, which ranks 29 of 33 in Telangana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 17.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 26,227 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Vikarabad are in the Vikarabad district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Vikarabad youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.