Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
1,161 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Mandya. 59.4% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Mandya, which ranks 13 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 33.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 47,304 registered service enterprises.