Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
270 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Gaurela Pendra Marwahi. 50.9% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Gaurela Pendra Marwahi, which ranks 16 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 20.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 4,099 registered service enterprises.