Pillar: Economic Participation
1,402 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Madhubani. 57.6% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 40% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 22% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Madhubani, which ranks 29 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 28.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 52,150 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Madhubani are in the Madhubani district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Madhubani youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.