Pillar: Economic Participation
534 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kishanganj. 70.1% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 33% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kishanganj, which ranks 37 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 38 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 32.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 21,673 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kishanganj are in the Kishanganj district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kishanganj youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.