Pillar: Economic Participation
2,091 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Begusarai. 51.7% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Begusarai, which ranks 21 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.8 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 32.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 45,479 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Begusarai are in the Begusarai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Begusarai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.