Pillar: Economic Participation
1,136 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Purnia. 56.4% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 45% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Purnia, which ranks 34 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 19.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 63,533 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Purnia are in the Purnia district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Purnia youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.