Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
129 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Dima Hasao. 77.5% 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.
69% of registered enterprises are in services while 31% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dima Hasao, which ranks 10 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 13.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 3,450 registered service enterprises.