Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
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 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Nawada, which ranks 21 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.8 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.