Pillar: Economic Participation
512 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Champawat. 54.3% 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 66% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 47% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Champawat, which ranks 4 of 13 in Uttarakhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 9.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 6,408 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Champawat are in the Champawat district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Champawat youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.