Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
1,154 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Bhojpur. 71.3% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Bhojpur, which ranks 5 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 29.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 30,538 registered service enterprises.