Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
197 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar. 45.1% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 80% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, which ranks 12 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 24,914 registered service enterprises.