Pillar: Economic Participation
473 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Panchmahal. 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 23% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Panchmahal, which ranks 21 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 21.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 28,210 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Panchmahal are in the Panchmahal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Panchmahal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.