Pillar: Economic Participation
775 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Dehradun. 46% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 83% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 57% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dehradun, which ranks 3 of 13 in Uttarakhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 13%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,06,169 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Dehradun are in the Dehradun district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dehradun youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.