Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
43 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Central Delhi. 34.9% 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.
69% of registered enterprises are in services while 31% are in manufacturing. Only 26% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Central Delhi, which ranks 6 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 62.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 4.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 52,594 registered service enterprises.