Pillar: Economic Participation
625 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Lakhisarai. 69.1% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 40% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Lakhisarai, which ranks 6 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 15.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 11,109 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Lakhisarai are in the Lakhisarai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Lakhisarai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.