Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
1,027 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Peddapalli. 39.9% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Peddapalli, which ranks 10 of 33 in Telangana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 27.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 25,269 registered service enterprises.