Pillar: Economic Participation
97 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kolkata. 36.6% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 25% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kolkata, which ranks 1 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 25.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,46,348 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kolkata are in the Kolkata district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kolkata youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.