Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
102 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Khawzawl. 67.2% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Khawzawl, which ranks 8 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.2 out of 100. The district has 437 registered service enterprises.