Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
184 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Bajali. 71.4% 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.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 77% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Bajali, which ranks 19 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 9.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 3,779 registered service enterprises.