Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
301 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Dhalai. 57.9% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
63% of registered enterprises are in services while 37% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dhalai, which ranks 8 of 8 in Tripura for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.8 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 19.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 5,816 registered service enterprises.