Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
36 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Soreng. 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Soreng, which ranks 5 of 6 in Sikkim for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 15.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,171 registered service enterprises.