Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
256 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kapurthala. 55.8% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 80% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kapurthala, which ranks 20 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 29%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 38,354 registered service enterprises.