Pillar: Economic Participation
864 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kaushambi. 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 48% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kaushambi, which ranks 51 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 23.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 17,719 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kaushambi are in the Kaushambi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kaushambi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.