D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Majuli, Assam

Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.

Majuli, Assam · Pillar: Economic Participation

70 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Majuli. 43.7% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.

  • 70 India 597
  • 43.7% India 59.3%

Youth opportunity in Majuli

72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. 76% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Majuli, which ranks 16 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 36.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 3,612 registered service enterprises.