Pillar: Economic Participation
625 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Munger. 56.7% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 18% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Munger, which ranks 10 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 20.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 19,173 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Munger are in the Munger district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Munger youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.