Pillar: Economic Participation
580 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Madhepura. 61.7% 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 43% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Madhepura, which ranks 23 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.6 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.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Madhepura are in the Madhepura district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Madhepura youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.