Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
612 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Reasi. 65.7% 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.
86% of registered enterprises are in services while 14% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Reasi, which ranks 11 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 11.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 9,550 registered service enterprises.