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Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana

Ministry of Rural DevelopmentactiveemploymentLaunched: 2014-01-01

About the Scheme

A rural skill development program providing training and placement assistance to rural youth for sustainable livelihoods, part of the Skill India initiative.

Target Beneficiaries: Rural youth, especially those from poor families (15-35 years of age)

Implementing Agency: Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, through State Rural Livelihoods Missions (SRLMs) and Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs).

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✦Key Features

  • Demand-driven skill training aligned with industry needs.
  • Focus on placement with minimum salary guarantees.
  • Partnership with Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) from public, private, and non-profit sectors.
  • Emphasis on social inclusion, covering SC/ST, women, and minority groups.
  • Provision for post-placement support and migration support.

✓Eligibility Criteria

  • Rural youth aged between 15 and 35 years.
  • Belonging to a BPL (Below Poverty Line) household.
  • Women, SC/ST, and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) can avail age relaxation up to 45 years.
  • Member of an SHG (Self Help Group) household or a Rashtriya Grameen Aajeevika Mission (NRLM) identified household.

★Benefits

  • Free skill training in various sectors.
  • Assured placement assistance with minimum wage expectations.
  • Provision for boarding, lodging, and transport support during training.
  • Career progression and post-placement support.

▶Application Process

  • Identify nearby DDUGKY training centers or Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs).
  • Attend a mobilization camp or contact a Gram Panchayat/Block office for registration.
  • Undergo counseling and selection for suitable skill training programs.
  • Complete the prescribed skill training course.
  • Participate in placement drives organized by PIAs.
  • Receive placement and post-placement support.

₹ Budget Allocation

1500

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): 60:40 (States), 90:10 (NE/Hilly)

UPSC Relevance

GS Paper: GS2

Prelims Relevance8%
Mains Relevance9%

Syllabus Tags

Skill India MissionNational Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)Youth UnemploymentPoverty Alleviation ProgramsRural DevelopmentInclusive GrowthDemographic Dividend

Historical Context

Launched in September 2014 as a revamp of the Special Projects component of the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY). It is the placement-linked skill arm of NRLM.