Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
204 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sarangarh Bilaigarh. 51.5% 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.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Sarangarh Bilaigarh, which ranks 29 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 5,071 registered service enterprises.