A Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra offering free 300 to 600 hour PMKVY courses in roles like electrician or tailor.
Lakhisarai trains 24.7 youth per lakh under short-term skilling programmes, behind the typical district. Of those trained, 92.8% go on to get certified, close to the typical district. The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra is a dedicated centre for this short-course, certification-linked training.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 57% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Lakhisarai, which ranks 11 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on apprentices per lakh youth at 1.9.