Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
622 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sindhudurg. 44.8% 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.
65% of registered enterprises are in services while 35% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Sindhudurg, which ranks 11 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 19.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 36,959 registered service enterprises.