Pillar: Economic Participation
244 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Junagadh. 54.8% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 42% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 33% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Junagadh, which ranks 26 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.8 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 23.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 43,154 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Junagadh are in the Junagadh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Junagadh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.