Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
40 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Gyalshing. 47.5% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Gyalshing, which ranks 4 of 6 in Sikkim for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 20.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,838 registered service enterprises.