Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
955 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Hapur. 51.2% 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.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Hapur, which ranks 4 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 19.2%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 33,220 registered service enterprises.