Jila Sewayojan: A Comprehensive Guide to District-Level Employment Schemes, Impact, and Future Prospects
Introduction Jila Sewayojan—literally translating to “district employment” in many South Asian languages—has emerged as a practical, decentralized approach to tackle unemployment and underemployment at the local level. Designed to marry national objectives with district realities, jila sewayojan places communities, local governments, and civil society at the center of job creation, skilling, and livelihood support. This…