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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Lower Dibang Valley, which ranks 4 of 27 in Arunachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 31.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,040 registered service enterprises.