Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
17 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in South Delhi. 30.2% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 18% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In South Delhi, which ranks 3 of 11 in Delhi for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 64.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 23%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 97,144 registered service enterprises.