Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
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 40% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Amreli, which ranks 21 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.4 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.