The Indian government is dedicated to ending poverty and has created various programs to help the oppressed. Giving youngsters skill development training, particularly in rural India, is one such endeavour. The Ministry of Rural Development started the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Yojana (DDU-GKY) with the welfare of the populace in mind.

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gramin Kaushal Yojna (DDU-GKY)

The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Yojana (DDU-GKY) program focuses on rural children between 15 and 35. DDU-GKY is a crucial component of the Skill India Campaign and is critical to supporting the social and economic initiatives of the government. In honor of Antyodaya Diwas, Govt announced the comprehensive DDU-GKY plan on September 25, 2014.

Objective of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Yojana (DDU-GKY)

• Diversify the income of poor rural families.
• offering young people in rural India professional options

Features of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Yojana (DDU-GKY)

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Yojana (DDU-GKY) is specially created for rural children between 15 and 35. The important Features of this scheme are as follows:

● enables access to the benefits for the underprivileged and poor sectors of the rural Indian populace.

● Market-driven free skill training that is provided to beneficiaries at no cost. 

● The program requires that socially marginalized groups, including SC/ST, minorities, and women, be included. 

● Also stressed is career advancement. 

● Networking, migration, and post-placement assistance are all covered. 

● The program guarantees that at least 75% of trained students are placed.  

● Candidates receive training that is focused on the market. 

● Under the HIMAYAT Scheme and the ROSHINI Scheme, destitute rural youths from the Union territory of J&K and North-East and Left-Wing Extremist districts receive more attention. 

● Candidates who are SC/ST and above 45 are eligible for 50% of the allocated funds.

● Minority groups will receive 15% of the fund.

● For candidates with disabilities, 3% are set aside.

● 33% of candidates for any training program of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Yojana (DDU-GKY) should be women.

Eligibility of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Yojana (DDU-GKY)

• The qualifying candidate must fall within the age range of 15 to 35.
• Women from rural regions can apply up to the age of 45.
• Disability applicants must be at least 45 years old.
• Transgender individuals and other distinct groupings
• Tribal communities that are particularly vulnerable are also eligible for the project.

Benefits of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Yojana (DDU-GKY)

• The PPP paradigm is used in the market-linked DDU-GKY program.
• In addition to receiving on-the-job training, the candidate has access to new emerging technologies.
• Candidates are given soft skills training so they may begin their jobs more efficiently.
• For quality assurance, benchmarks and minimal requirements are established.
• Availability of e-learning tools and computer labs for modern education.
• Candidates receive a free uniform, education materials, and lodging/boarding facilities.
• To use a free tablet or PC to study from a more extensive curriculum at their speed during the program.
• Efforts to place 75% of applicants in positions paying at least $6,000 annually.
• Basic computer skills and other soft skills are also covered in training under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Yojana (DDU-GKY) for general growth

Registering under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Yojana (DDU-GKY)

• A candidate must enrol with the Gram Panchayat or the Gram Rozgar Sewak. They then receive a recommendation for the closest training facility.
• A candidate should get all the information about the trade and the training facility after contacting the local training facility.
• Finally, the candidate should fill out the registration form on the Kaushal Panjee official website at https://kaushalpanjee.nic.in/.

Document Required

•  Voter ID card
• Aadhar Card 
• Photo ID card
• BPL Card
• Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) card
• Antyodaya Anna Yojana Beneficiary (AAYB) Proof/ Card
• PDS card
• NRLM self-help Group identification paper
• MGNREGA card of the applicant or any other family member with a (minimum) 15 days of completed work.

Also Check:

• All employment schemes of government of India for the people who want to start their business and also provide jobs to others.
• All state and central government latest vacancy details for government job seekers.