Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
260 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Bishnupur. 68.4% 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.
45% of registered enterprises are in services while 55% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 74% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Bishnupur, which ranks 9 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 67.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 6,815 registered service enterprises.