Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
708 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Rajgarh. 74.8% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Rajgarh, which ranks 53 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 28.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 52,771 registered service enterprises.