Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
580 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Madhepura. 60.7% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 38% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Madhepura, which ranks 15 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 20.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 27,920 registered service enterprises.