Pillar: Economic Participation
1,103 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Buxar. 63.9% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% 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). Only 33% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Buxar, which ranks 20 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 16.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 19,861 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Buxar are in the Buxar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Buxar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.