Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
420 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Seraikela Kharsawan. 56.9% 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 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Seraikela Kharsawan, which ranks 4 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.8 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 24.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 20,801 registered service enterprises.