Pillar: Economic Participation
678 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Arwal. 63.5% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Arwal, which ranks 15 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 28.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 7,628 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Arwal are in the Arwal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Arwal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.