Pillar: Economic Participation
2,209 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Nawada. 67.6% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Nawada, which ranks 18 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 24.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 25,564 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Nawada are in the Nawada district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nawada youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.