Pillar: Economic Participation
2,508 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Prayagraj. 61% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 45% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Prayagraj, which ranks 35 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 16.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,09,409 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Prayagraj are in the Prayagraj district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Prayagraj youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.