Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
391 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Wokha. 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.
62% of registered enterprises are in services while 38% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 19% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Wokha, which ranks 9 of 17 in Nagaland for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 24.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,874 registered service enterprises.