Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
98 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Devbhoomi Dwarka. 41% 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 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Devbhoomi Dwarka, which ranks 13 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 15.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 14,722 registered service enterprises.