Pillar: Economic Participation
1,550 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Rohtas. 68.5% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Rohtas, which ranks 3 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 20.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 38,158 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Rohtas are in the Rohtas district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Rohtas youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.