Pillar: Economic Participation
81 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Jhargram. 65.4% 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Jhargram, which ranks 20 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 13,211 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Jhargram are in the Jhargram district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jhargram youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.