Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
782 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Mahendragarh. 55.4% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 76% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Mahendragarh, which ranks 16 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 21.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 25,371 registered service enterprises.