Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
995 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sirsa. 65.4% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind 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 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Sirsa, which ranks 21 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 10.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 47,093 registered service enterprises.