Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
93 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Boudh. 71.2% 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.
65% of registered enterprises are in services while 35% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 74% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Boudh, which ranks 21 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 13%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 7,941 registered service enterprises.