Pillar: Economic Participation
538 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Pithoragarh. 77.4% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 24% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Pithoragarh, which ranks 5 of 13 in Uttarakhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 7.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 9,876 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Pithoragarh are in the Pithoragarh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Pithoragarh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.