Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
788 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Narmadapuram. 45.5% 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 57% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Narmadapuram, which ranks 11 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 29.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 30,637 registered service enterprises.