Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
768 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Imphal West. 54.2% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
53% of registered enterprises are in services while 47% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Imphal West, which ranks 1 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 57.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 45.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 18,720 registered service enterprises.