Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
8 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Pherzawl. 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.
21% of registered enterprises are in services while 79% are in manufacturing. Only 12% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Pherzawl, which ranks 15 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 35.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 54 registered service enterprises.