Pillar: Economic Participation
2,194 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Gaya. 60.3% 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.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 47% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 30% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gaya, which ranks 8 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 20.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 63,213 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Gaya are in the Gaya district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gaya youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.