Pillar: Economic Participation
1,155 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Lakhimpur Kheri. 63.2% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 42% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Lakhimpur Kheri, which ranks 69 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 19.1%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 42,344 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Lakhimpur Kheri are in the Lakhimpur Kheri district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Lakhimpur Kheri youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.