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 Umaria. 62% 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.
86% of registered enterprises are in services while 14% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Umaria, which ranks 42 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 8,253 registered service enterprises.