Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
2,830 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Indore. 46.2% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 10% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 80% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Indore, which ranks 2 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 28%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 2,05,393 registered service enterprises.