Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
2,767 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Jaipur. 50.1% 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.
68% of registered enterprises are in services while 32% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 87% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Jaipur, which ranks 1 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 25.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 4,14,037 registered service enterprises.