Pillar: Economic Participation
595 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sheikhpura. 63.5% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sheikhpura, which ranks 5 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 21.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 8,495 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Sheikhpura are in the Sheikhpura district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sheikhpura youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.