Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
47 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Tapi. 71% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Small and medium enterprises account for 6.2% of MSME employment. Enrolment in classes 9 to 12 equals 50% of the population of that age.
In Tapi, which ranks 19 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 36.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 10,749 registered service enterprises.