Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
Implementing Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Target Group: Rural youth (15–35 years), poor households (as per BPL / MGNREGA / SECC data)
Key Features
- Residential & non-residential training with industry-linked curriculum
- Free boarding, lodging, uniforms, and training materials
- Stipend for trainees (in non-residential mode)
- Placement-linked training with minimum 70% assured placements
- Post-placement tracking and support for 12 months
- Focus on soft skills, digital literacy, and English
