Pillar: Economic Participation
687 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Hamirpur. 72.6% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 100% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Hamirpur, which ranks 27 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.8 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 21.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 15,800 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Hamirpur are in the Hamirpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Hamirpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.