Pillar: Economic Participation
620 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Deoghar. 61.3% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Deoghar, which ranks 18 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.6 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 36.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 28,509 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Deoghar are in the Deoghar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Deoghar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.