Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
204 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Karimganj. 61.1% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Small and medium enterprises account for 2.4% of MSME employment. Enrolment in classes 9 to 12 equals 60% of the population of that age.
In Karimganj, which ranks 34 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 9.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 23,472 registered service enterprises.