Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
6 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in West Karbi Anglong. 74.8% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Karbi Anglong, which ranks 26 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 13.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 3,704 registered service enterprises.