Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
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 45% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Hardoi, which ranks 63 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.8 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.