Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
1,239 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema. 36.2% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, which ranks 8 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 27.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 37,405 registered service enterprises.