Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
670 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Rewa. 49.6% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 53% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Rewa, which ranks 21 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 17.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 42,763 registered service enterprises.