Pillar: Economic Participation
1,980 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Pilibhit. 61.8% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 34% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 58% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Pilibhit, which ranks 40 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 20.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 31,261 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Pilibhit are in the Pilibhit district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Pilibhit youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.