What is Gujarat Urban Employment Scheme?
Gujarat's Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY) and its successor DAY-NULM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission) provides urban employment and livelihood support to BPL families in Gujarat cities. Key components: (1) Self-Employment Programme: subsidy loan up to ₹2 lakh for micro-enterprise (25% subsidy, max ₹50,000); (2) Skill training 6-month free vocational courses; (3) Urban Wage Employment: 100 days work on city infrastructure projects; (4) SHG formation: ₹10,000 revolving fund for urban women SHGs. Apply through Municipal Corporation / Nagar Palika.
Gujarat Urban Employment Scheme — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Gujarat Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana 2026 — Urban Self-Employment & Wage Jobs for BPL |
| State | Gujarat (गुजरात) |
| Launched By | Government of Gujarat |
| Launch Year | 2010 |
| Benefit | ₹2 lakh micro-enterprise loan (25% subsidy max ₹50,000) + free skill training + urban wage employment — BPL urban Gujarat families |
| Category | Employment |
| Beneficiaries | 5 lakh+ urban BPL families supported under DAY-NULM in Gujarat |
| Last Verified | 26 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://nulm.gov.in |
Gujarat DAY-NULM: urban BPL → micro-enterprise loan ₹2 lakh (25% subsidy, max ₹50,000) + free skill training + urban wage employment. Municipal Corporation / Nagar Palika NULM cell.
📌 फायदा: ₹2 lakh loan (25% subsidy) + free skill training + urban jobs — urban BPL Gujarat
पात्रता:
Urban BPL Gujarat family, AAY/PHH ration card. Enterprise loan: business plan required.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
Municipal Corporation NULM cell → DAY-NULM scheme → BPL card + Aadhaar + business plan.
Benefits of Gujarat Urban Employment Scheme
✅ ₹2 lakh micro-enterprise loan (25% subsidy max ₹50,000) + free skill training + urban wage employment — BPL urban Gujarat families
Who is Eligible for Gujarat Urban Employment Scheme?
- ✓ BPL family in urban area (city, town, municipality) in Gujarat
- ✓ Urban BPL identity card / AAY / PHH ration card
- ✓ For self-employment: willing to start micro-enterprise
- ✓ For skill training: age 18-45, minimum Class 8 pass for some courses
- ✓ For SHG: urban women from BPL households
Documents Required for Gujarat Urban Employment Scheme
How to Apply for Gujarat Urban Employment Scheme Online?
- 1Nearest Municipal Corporation / Nagar Palika NULM cell mein jaayein
- 2DAY-NULM scheme select karein (self-employment / skill training / wage)
- 3BPL card + Aadhaar + bank passbook submit
- 4For micro-enterprise: business plan + Municipal officer approval → bank loan with 25% subsidy
- 5For skill: free training center enrolled by ULB
Official Government Portal — Gujarat
nulm.gov.in is the only authorised application channel, and the Gujarat government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗 nulm.gov.in — DAY-NULM Gujarat Urban Livelihood