Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
485 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Balod. 64.5% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Balod, which ranks 5 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 29.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 14,503 registered service enterprises.