Pillar: Economic Participation
733 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Patan. 77.9% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind 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 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 26% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Patan, which ranks 28 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 27.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 24,270 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Patan are in the Patan district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Patan youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.