Lucknow: Jaunpur district has emerged as the top-performing district in Uttar Pradesh under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (MYUVA), providing benefits to the highest number of youths in the state. For consistently achieving 100 percent target performance over the past several months, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will honour Jaunpur by presenting a certificate of appreciation on the occasion of UP Day.
As of January 22, Jaunpur ranked first in the state, followed by Azamgarh in second place and Hardoi in third place, in terms of extending MYUVA benefits to eligible youth.
MYUVA Driving Youth Self-Employment Across Uttar Pradesh
The Yogi government is continuously taking decisive steps towards achieving its ambitious goal of making Uttar Pradesh a one trillion dollar economy. A major focus of this effort is empowering the youth through self-employment and entrepreneurship-oriented schemes.
Among all such initiatives, Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (MYUVA) has emerged as the most popular scheme among the youth of the state. The growing enthusiasm for the scheme is evident from the overwhelming response it has received across Uttar Pradesh.
Record Number of Applications Under MYUVA in 2025–26
In the current financial year 2025–26, MYUVA has witnessed unprecedented participation:
- 3,34,337 youth have applied for loans across the state
- 2,81,277 applications have been forwarded to banks
- 1,06,772 applications have been approved by banks
- 1,03,353 youth have already received loans for self-employment
For the financial year 2025–26, the Yogi government has set a target of distributing 1.5 lakh loans, while nearly 3.5 lakh applications have already been received, reflecting the scheme’s massive appeal.
Jaunpur Achieves Over 132% Target, Tops State Rankings
Jaunpur has secured the number one position in the state by not only achieving but exceeding its MYUVA target.
District Magistrate Dr. Dinesh Chandra Singh stated that, in line with the vision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a special district-wide campaign is being run to connect youth with banks for self-employment loans.
- Target for FY 2025–26: 2,500 youth
- Applications received: 8,240
- Applications forwarded to banks: 7,033
- Loans disbursed: 3,315 youth
This translates to a loan distribution achievement of more than 132 percent against the set target, making Jaunpur the best-performing district in Uttar Pradesh. In recognition of this outstanding performance, CM Yogi Adityanath will honour Jaunpur on UP Day.
Azamgarh Rises to Second Place Through Intensive Campaigns
Azamgarh has secured the second position in the state due to sustained and focused implementation of MYUVA.
District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar said that continuous special campaigns are being conducted under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Notably, before April 2025, Azamgarh was ranked 25th in the state.
Post-April, the district administration:
- Conducted block-level workshops
- Facilitated face-to-face counseling between bankers and applicants
- Ensured the presence of senior officials during loan facilitation
As a result:
- Target: 2,500 loans
- Applications received: 7,315
- Applications sent to banks: 6,253
- Loans disbursed: 3,219
The district achieved a target fulfillment ratio of 128.76 percent, securing the second spot consistently for several months.
Hardoi Secures Third Position With Strong Performance
Hardoi district has claimed the third position in the state by implementing MYUVA through special outreach campaigns.
District Magistrate Anunay Jha said that proactive efforts at the district level have ensured effective delivery of scheme benefits.
- Target: 2,800 loans
- Applications received: 10,930
- Applications forwarded to banks: 8,449
- Loans disbursed: 2,628
These efforts have placed Hardoi among the top three districts in Uttar Pradesh under the scheme.
Other Districts Show Strong Performance
Apart from the top three districts:
- Ambedkarnagar secured fourth position
- Jhansi secured fifth position
Districts such as Kaushambi, Bahraich, Raebareli and Maharajganj have also shown commendable performance in extending MYUVA benefits to eligible youth.
