Pillar: Economic Participation
488 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Aravalli. 54.5% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 27% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Aravalli, which ranks 16 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 16.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 16,550 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Aravalli are in the Aravalli district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Aravalli youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.