Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
612 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Medchal. 27.8% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Medchal, which ranks 3 of 33 in Telangana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 56.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 31.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,33,392 registered service enterprises.