Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
2,313 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Banaskantha. 72% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Banaskantha, which ranks 31 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 14%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 58,882 registered service enterprises.