ddugky.gov.in : Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)

Organisation : Ministry of Rural Development
Scheme Name : Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
Applicable For : Rural youth from poor families in the age group of 15 to 35 years
Website : http://ddugky.info/

What is DDU-GKY Yojana?

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) is thedemand-driven placement-linked skill training initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development,Government of India (MoRD), uniquely aimed at rural poor youth between 15 and 35 years of age,with the purpose to create income diversity in poor families and help rural youth realize their career aspirations.

Why Should You Join DDU-GKY?

DDU-GKY provides demand-driven placement-linked skill training so that you can learn a new skill, earn your way to new identity, gain respect and fulfill your income and career aspirations.

The following services are to be provided to every enrolled candidate:
** Get face to face counselling and guidance
** Find out what you’re good at, get chosen for a skill based on your aptitude
** Learn new skills and new technology in modern fully equipped training centres
** Earn a government accepted certificate upon successful completion
** Get placement opportunities and interact with potential employers
** Find a job that pays you a minimum salary of Rs. 6,000/- per month (at least 75% of all those who successfully completed training will be placed)
** Get support to shift to a new city and job (if needed)

Eligibility of DDU-GKY

Rural youth from poor families in the age group of 15 to 35 years. While DDU-GKY aims for Participatory Identification of Poor (PIP) as the aspired process for inducting needy candidates, interim any of the following will ensure eligibility into DDU-GKY sponsored skill training programs:

Ownership of/ inclusion in BPL Cards Ownership of/ inclusion in BPL PDS Cards (also called Antyodaya Anna Yojana in some states) Ownership of/ inclusion in RSBY Card (RashtriyaSwasthyaBimaYojana) Family members of SHG members of a registered SHG in the village Family members of paid workers under the MGNREGS with a minimum of 15 days of work in the last 12 months

Further, to promote social inclusion, DDU-GKY insists on mandatory coverage of socially disadvantaged groups (SC/ST 50%, Minority 15%, Women 33%) and 3% for Persons with Different Abilities (PwDs) through reservations/ earmarked funds in every project.

Documents Required For DDU-GKY

Following documents are required to apply for For Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)

** Birth Certificate
** BPL Card of self or your household (where your name is also mentioned)
** MGNREGA worker card of any member of your household, with a minimum of 15 days of completed work in the last 12 months
** Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) card of your household
** Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) card of your household
** BPL PDS card of your household
** NRLM-Self Help Group identification or certificate for any member of your household

Apart from the above, the reserved category would need to furnish any of the following proofs:
** SC/ST Certificate issued by competent authority
** Disability Certificate issued by competent authority
** Self-certification by the candidate for his/her status as minority community

Training Fee

No. DDU-GKY subsidizes 100% cost of skill training of candidates at its approved training centres implemented by its PIAs in sanctioned projects. There are no fees. There are no registration charges. There are no examination or certification charges. There are no placement charges. However, candidates are required to attend all classes and OJT, put in hard work and effort to learn a trade and achieve a minimum of 70% marks in the final exam to pass.

FAQ On DDU-GKY

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)

Are there any exceptions to the eligibility criteria?
Yes, the upper-age limit for women candidates, and candidates belonging to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), Transgender and other Special Groups like rehabilitated bonded labour, victims of trafficking, manual scavengers, trans-genders, HIV positive persons, etc. shall be extended by 10 years to 45 years.

Will the government or corporates provide the training?
Under DDU-GKY, several educational institutions of repute, corporate training houses and NGOs have been sanctioned projects. The DDU-GKY is the first skill training initiative in the country to have set benchmarks for minimum standards and quality benchmarks in service delivery through its framework of Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and all its sanctioned projects implemented by its partners (PIAs) need to comply with all applicable standards.

DDU-GKY approves training programs with curriculum as recommended by NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) or as identified in the Qualification Packs (QPs) based on NOS (National Occupational Standards) by the respective SSCs (Sector Skills Council) of NSDC (National Skill Development Council).

What if my attendance is lower than 50%?
If your attendance is lower than 50%, then you will not be eligible to appear for the final assessment and certification. Therefore it is essential that you attend all classes and work hard to get your certificate and placement offer. This certificate is recognized by the government and will be useful for all subsequent job applications you make.

Will I get industry exposure before being placed?
Yes, most of the skilling courses have provision for providing On-the-Job Training (OJT). The maximum permissible days for OJT are 30 days for three month course, 60 days for six month course, 90 days for a nine month course and 120 days for a 1 year course. In case of courses having duration between three months to 12 months, besides the standard duration of 3, 6, 9 and 12 months, the maximum OJT allowed shall be 1/3rd of the total course duration or 120 days, which ever is lower.

Is there any assistance provided once I am placed?
Yes, under DDU-GKY candidates are also eligible for post-placement support, wherein Rs. 1,000 per month will be transferred directly to your bank account for a period of 2 months in case you are placed within the district of domicile, for 3 months if you are placed within the state of domicile and for 6 months in case the placement happens outside the state of domicile. This is in addition to your salary earned from the employer and is to enable you to focus on the job and settle down at the earliest.