Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
632 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Navsari. 38.3% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Navsari, which ranks 5 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 34.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 31,791 registered service enterprises.