Pillar: Economic Participation
1,588 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Saran. 63.1% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 27% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Saran, which ranks 28 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 23.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 43,625 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Saran are in the Saran district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Saran youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.