Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
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 30% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kishanganj, which ranks 34 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.1 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.