Pillar: Economic Participation
3,558 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Mehsana. 63.8% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 17% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 34% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Mehsana, which ranks 5 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 21.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 52,319 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Mehsana are in the Mehsana district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mehsana youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.