Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
2,545 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Narsinghpur. 57.8% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Narsinghpur, which ranks 7 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 23,945 registered service enterprises.