Pillar: Economic Participation
1,094 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Mau. 75% 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.
56% of registered enterprises are in services while 44% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 53% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 52% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mau, which ranks 47 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 12.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 32,900 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Mau are in the Mau district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mau youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.