Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
6 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Manendragarh Chirmiri Bharatpur. 73% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Manendragarh Chirmiri Bharatpur, which ranks 32 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 9.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 4,321 registered service enterprises.