Pillar: Economic Participation
821 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kaimur. 63.5% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 45% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 14% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kaimur, which ranks 11 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 23.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 15,853 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kaimur are in the Kaimur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kaimur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.