The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
51.1% of households in Hardoi fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 46% of women own a house in their name, close to the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 59.6% and children under five who are stunted at 44.5%. On women who own land at 36.6%, it sits close to the national mark.