Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
77 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Udalguri. 69.9% 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.
66% of registered enterprises are in services while 34% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Udalguri, which ranks 14 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 15.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 13,220 registered service enterprises.