Pillar: Economic Participation
181 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Mahisagar. 61.7% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 15% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mahisagar, which ranks 33 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 11.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 10,283 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Mahisagar are in the Mahisagar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mahisagar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.