Pillar: Economic Participation
2,463 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Gandhinagar. 61% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 10% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 77% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 26% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gandhinagar, which ranks 10 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 30.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 53,084 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Gandhinagar are in the Gandhinagar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gandhinagar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.