D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in New Delhi, Delhi

Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.

New Delhi, Delhi · Pillar: Economic Participation

25 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in New Delhi. 47.5% 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.

  • 25 India 597
  • 47.5% India 59.3%

Youth opportunity in New Delhi

75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 19% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In New Delhi, which ranks 8 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 60.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 57,597 registered service enterprises.