Pillar: Economic Participation
877 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Shamli. 58.6% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 39% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 75% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Shamli, which ranks 48 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 21.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 28,866 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Shamli are in the Shamli district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Shamli youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.