Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
2,725 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in East Champaran. 66.2% 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 41% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In East Champaran, which ranks 36 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 38.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 17.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 81,468 registered service enterprises.