Pillar: Economic Participation
1,318 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Sitamarhi. 51.8% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than 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 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 45% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 71% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sitamarhi, which ranks 26 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 42,432 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Sitamarhi are in the Sitamarhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sitamarhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.