Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
334 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Dhemaji. 68.2% 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.
64% of registered enterprises are in services while 36% 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 Dhemaji, which ranks 13 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 35.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 14,449 registered service enterprises.