Pillar: Economic Participation
632 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Navsari. 35.8% 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. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 42% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Navsari, which ranks 4 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.3 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.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Navsari are in the Navsari district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Navsari youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.