Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
18 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Pakke Kessang. 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.
54% of registered enterprises are in services while 46% are in manufacturing. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Pakke Kessang, which ranks 20 of 27 in Arunachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 41.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 99 registered service enterprises.