Pillar: Economic Participation
699 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Saharsa. 73.3% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 40% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Saharsa, which ranks 13 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 26,835 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Saharsa are in the Saharsa district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Saharsa youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.