Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
1,331 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Chhindwara. 61.9% 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 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 53% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Chhindwara, which ranks 17 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 23%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 53,715 registered service enterprises.