Pillar: Economic Participation
3,858 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Agra. 56.2% 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.
67% of registered enterprises are in services while 33% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 55% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Agra, which ranks 15 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 16%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,23,507 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Agra are in the Agra district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Agra youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.