Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
486 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sahibganj. 60% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Sahibganj, which ranks 22 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 41.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 13,058 registered service enterprises.