Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
1,336 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Nizamabad. 64.6% 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 77% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Nizamabad, which ranks 14 of 33 in Telangana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 71.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 63,049 registered service enterprises.