Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
66.5% 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.
58% of registered enterprises are in services while 42% are in manufacturing. Only 36% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Longleng, which ranks 14 of 17 in Nagaland for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 30.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 711 registered service enterprises.