Pillar: Economic Participation
2,605 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Amethi. 61% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 42% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 38% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Amethi, which ranks 14 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 19.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 26,427 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Amethi are in the Amethi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Amethi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.