Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
541 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Niuland. 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.
39% of registered enterprises are in services while 61% are in manufacturing. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Niuland, which ranks 2 of 17 in Nagaland for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 31.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 407 registered service enterprises.