Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
2,255 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Vaishali. 57.5% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Vaishali, which ranks 7 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 22.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 57,050 registered service enterprises.