Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
641 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Yadgir. 53.9% 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.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Yadgir, which ranks 31 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 34.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 23,607 registered service enterprises.