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

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

Saiha, Mizoram · Pillar: Economic Participation

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.

  • 67.2% India 59.3%

Youth opportunity in Saiha

78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Saiha, which ranks 11 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 49.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 499 registered service enterprises.