Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
2,123 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in West Champaran. 53.4% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 39% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Champaran, which ranks 32 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18.4%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 49,723 registered service enterprises.