Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
145 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Namchi. 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 57% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Namchi, which ranks 3 of 6 in Sikkim for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 57 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 30.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 3,937 registered service enterprises.