Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
457 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Parvathipuram Manyam. 48% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Parvathipuram Manyam, which ranks 25 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 19.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 10,914 registered service enterprises.