Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
385 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Baksa. 67.4% 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.
65% of registered enterprises are in services while 35% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 57% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Baksa, which ranks 22 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 12,213 registered service enterprises.