Pillar: Economic Participation
677 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Haridwar. 43.6% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 49% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Haridwar, which ranks 6 of 13 in Uttarakhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 14.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 68,948 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Haridwar are in the Haridwar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Haridwar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.