Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
1,536 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sant Kabir Nagar. 74.8% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Sant Kabir Nagar, which ranks 59 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 22,501 registered service enterprises.