A Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra offering free 300 to 600 hour PMKVY courses in roles like electrician or tailor.
Hardoi trains 146.8 youth per lakh under short-term skilling programmes, behind the typical district. Of those trained, 92.3% go on to get certified, close to the typical district. The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra is a dedicated centre for this short-course, certification-linked training.
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 apprentices per lakh youth at 47.6, it sits close to the national mark.