Pillar: Economic Participation
364 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Balrampur. 68.6% 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 31% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 30% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Balrampur, which ranks 70 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 10.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 18,845 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Balrampur are in the Balrampur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Balrampur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.