Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
245 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Pali. 54.4% 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.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Pali, which ranks 28 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 26.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 58,079 registered service enterprises.