Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
1,056 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Haveri. 52.4% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Haveri, which ranks 28 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 39.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 43,528 registered service enterprises.