Pillar: Economic Participation
105 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Chhota Udepur. 37.1% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 42% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Chhota Udepur, which ranks 23 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 17.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 9,926 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Chhota Udepur are in the Chhota Udepur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Chhota Udepur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.