Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
1,103 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Buxar. 63.9% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 42% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Buxar, which ranks 19 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.9 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.