Pillar: Economic Participation
369 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Gautam Buddha Nagar. 33.5% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 12% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Higher secondary enrollment (classes 9–12) is 108%, likely reflecting students enrolling from neighbouring areas. 57% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gautam Buddha Nagar, which ranks 1 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 60.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 14.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,63,766 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Gautam Buddha Nagar are in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gautam Buddha Nagar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.