Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
152 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kalimpong. 34.8% 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. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kalimpong, which ranks 6 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 6,320 registered service enterprises.