Pillar: Economic Participation
2,038 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Hardoi. 71.8% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 36% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 32% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Hardoi, which ranks 65 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 40.7%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 47,027 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Hardoi are in the Hardoi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Hardoi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.