Pillar: Connectivity
51.1% of households in Hardoi fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 44.9%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
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. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 17.1%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 33% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 93.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.