Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
1,072 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Angul. 55.1% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Angul, which ranks 8 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 26.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 36,101 registered service enterprises.