Pillar: Economic Participation
744 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kasganj. 82.1% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kasganj, which ranks 55 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 18,953 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kasganj are in the Kasganj district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kasganj youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.