Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
95 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Lawngtlai. 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 57% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Lawngtlai, which ranks 7 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 51.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,089 registered service enterprises.