Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
55 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Phek. 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.
53% of registered enterprises are in services while 47% are in manufacturing. Only 31% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Phek, which ranks 11 of 17 in Nagaland for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 37.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,311 registered service enterprises.