Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
853 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Jind. 57.2% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Jind, which ranks 9 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 21.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 42,574 registered service enterprises.