Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
270 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Jhalawar. 80.3% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 71% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Jhalawar, which ranks 29 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 19.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 36,342 registered service enterprises.