Pillar: Economic Participation
314 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Rudraprayag. 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.
86% of registered enterprises are in services while 14% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 45% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Rudraprayag, which ranks 9 of 13 in Uttarakhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 5.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 6,097 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Rudraprayag are in the Rudraprayag district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Rudraprayag youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.