Pillar: Economic Participation
318 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sheohar. 61.7% 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.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Sheohar, which ranks 25 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 15.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 7,853 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Sheohar are in the Sheohar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sheohar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.