Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
419 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Agar Malwa. 68.4% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind 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 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Agar Malwa, which ranks 37 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 21.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 21,895 registered service enterprises.