Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
263 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Koderma. 73.1% 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 79% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Koderma, which ranks 12 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 18,281 registered service enterprises.