Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
5 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Peren. 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 45% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Peren, which ranks 8 of 17 in Nagaland for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 26.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,285 registered service enterprises.