Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
75 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Balotra. 74.2% 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.
66% of registered enterprises are in services while 34% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 72% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Balotra, which ranks 23 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 25.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 6,724 registered service enterprises.