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Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)

Free skill training with assured placement for poor rural youth aged 15 to 35.

About this scheme

DDU-GKY is the placement-linked skill development programme of the Ministry of Rural Development under DAY-NRLM, launched on 25 September 2014. It funds training of three to twelve months in a wide range of trades, including agriculture and allied sectors, food processing, agri-machinery operation and retail. Training providers must place at least 70% of trained candidates in jobs paying at least the minimum wage. The programme mandates that one-third of beneficiaries be women, and reserves 50% of funds for SC and ST candidates, 15% for minorities and 3% for persons with disabilities.

Benefits

Completely free training including course fee, boarding and lodging
Assured placement for at least 70% of trained candidates
Free uniform, study material and training kit
Post-placement support of Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000 per month for 2 to 6 months
Migration support and one year of career progression tracking

Who can apply

Rural youth aged 15 to 35 years
Upper age limit relaxed to 45 years for women, persons with disability, transgender persons and other vulnerable groups
Household must be poor as per the SECC, NRLM SHG membership, MGNREGA work days, RSBY or Antyodaya criteria
50% of funds earmarked for SC and ST, 15% for minorities and 3% for persons with disabilities

Documents required

Aadhaar card
Age proof such as birth certificate or school certificate
Proof of rural residence
Bank account details
Caste certificate where applicable
SECC or NRLM household eligibility proof
Passport-size photographs

How to apply

1Register at a DDU-GKY training centre or through the Kaushal Panjee portal
2Verification of age, address and household eligibility
3Counselling and selection into a suitable trade
4Complete residential or non-residential training with assessment
5Placement support and post-placement follow-up for one year

Important dates

Application window: Batches run throughout the year at training centres

Available in: All India

Visit the official portal