Pillar: Economic Participation
1,605 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Nalanda. 63.6% 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. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 10% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Nalanda, which ranks 2 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.5 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 38,922 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Nalanda are in the Nalanda district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nalanda youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.