Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
838 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Tikamgarh. 82.3% 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 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Tikamgarh, which ranks 20 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 10.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 15,021 registered service enterprises.