Pillar: Economic Participation
976 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Maharajganj. 67.8% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 35% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Maharajganj, which ranks 68 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 25.3%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 36,323 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Maharajganj are in the Maharajganj district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Maharajganj youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.