Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
200 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Pandhurna. 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 75% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Pandhurna, which ranks 13 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 2,597 registered service enterprises.