D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Mamit, Mizoram

Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.

Mamit, Mizoram · Pillar: Economic Participation

114 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Mamit. 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.

  • 114 India 597
  • 67.2% India 59.3%

Youth opportunity in Mamit

76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 40% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Mamit, which ranks 6 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 56.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,070 registered service enterprises.