Pillar: Economic Participation
843 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Anand. 58.8% 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 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Anand, which ranks 25 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 26%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 56,978 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Anand are in the Anand district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Anand youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.