Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
47.6% 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.
86% of registered enterprises are in services while 14% are in manufacturing. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Lakshadweep, which ranks 1 of 1 in Lakshadweep for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.8 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 37.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,336 registered service enterprises.