Pillar: Economic Participation
758 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sambhal. 59% 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.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 10% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 45% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sambhal, which ranks 57 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 15.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 27,953 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Sambhal are in the Sambhal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sambhal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.