Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
72.1% 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.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 14% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 20% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dibang Valley, which ranks 27 of 27 in Arunachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 28.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 152 registered service enterprises.