Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
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 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Junagadh, which ranks 25 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.7 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.