Pillar: Economic Participation
2,986 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Patna. 49.2% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 14% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Patna, which ranks 1 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 17.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 1,74,487 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Patna are in the Patna district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Patna youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.