Pillar: Economic Participation
3 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Dangs. 49.6% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 43% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dangs, which ranks 27 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 26.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,836 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Dangs are in the Dangs district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dangs youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.