Pillar: Economic Participation
1,123 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Chandauli. 54.5% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 64% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Chandauli, which ranks 26 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 21%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 29,275 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Chandauli are in the Chandauli district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Chandauli youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.