Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
1,484 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Panipat. 38.4% 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.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 12% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 78% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Panipat, which ranks 13 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 23.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 60,980 registered service enterprises.