Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
132 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kakching. 68.5% 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.
48% of registered enterprises are in services while 52% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kakching, which ranks 7 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 39.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 3,115 registered service enterprises.