Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
748 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Chitradurga. 64.2% 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Chitradurga, which ranks 29 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 33.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 40,178 registered service enterprises.