Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
1,412 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Gopalganj. 74.3% 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.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 42% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Gopalganj, which ranks 28 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 34.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 29,354 registered service enterprises.