Pillar: Economic Participation
496 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Purulia. 59.5% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 73% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 25% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Purulia, which ranks 22 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 31.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 29,127 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Purulia are in the Purulia district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Purulia youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.