Pillar: Economic Participation
198 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Shravasti. 68.6% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 80% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Shravasti, which ranks 72 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 13.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 10,523 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Shravasti are in the Shravasti district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Shravasti youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.