Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
2,076 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in North 24 Parganas. 47.6% 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 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In North 24 Parganas, which ranks 4 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 40.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,91,670 registered service enterprises.