Pillar: Economic Participation
552 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Amreli. 54.4% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 35% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 28% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Amreli, which ranks 22 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 33.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 25,974 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Amreli are in the Amreli district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Amreli youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.