Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
243 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Saitual. 53.2% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Saitual, which ranks 2 of 11 in Mizoram for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 56%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 662 registered service enterprises.