Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
595 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sheikhpura. 69.2% 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 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Sheikhpura, 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 21.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 8,495 registered service enterprises.