Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushalya Yojana

DDU-GKY targets poor rural youth aged 15-35

DDU-GKY targets poor rural youth aged 15-35.

The upper age limit rises to 45 for…

The upper age limit rises to 45 for women candidates and for candidates from Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), transgender persons, and other special groups such as rehabilitated bonded labourers, trafficking survivors, manual scavengers, and HIV-positive persons. The poor are identified through a process called Participatory Identification of Poor (PIP). Until poor households are identified via PIP, and in addition to the existing Below Poverty Line (BPL) list, an applicant meeting ANY ONE of the following is also eligible for the skilling programme even if not on the BPL list -

Youth from an MGNREGA worker household where a…

Youth from an MGNREGA worker household where a family member did at least 15 days of work in the previous financial year.

Youth from a household holding an RSBY card…

Youth from a household holding an RSBY card that lists the youth's details.

Youth from a household issued an Antyodaya Anna…

Youth from a household issued an Antyodaya Anna Yojana/BPL PDS card.

Youth from a household where a family member…

Youth from a household where a family member belongs to an SHG under NRLM.

Youth from a household covered under the auto-inclusion…

Youth from a household covered under the auto-inclusion parameters of SECC 2011 (once notified).

Skill Training

Skill Training: Beneficiaries receive skill training across sectors such as agriculture, construction, retail, and hospitality, designed to be industry-relevant and job-ready.- Placement Assistance: Beneficiaries are connected with potential employers, with support during the job search, such as resume writing and interview preparation.- Post-Placement Support: Beneficiaries get help adjusting to new jobs, including mentorship, counselling, and access to resources.- Career Progression Support: Beneficiaries receive further training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to advance in their careers.- Incentives for Higher Placements: PIAs receive incentives for placing beneficiaries in higher-paying jobs, encouraging placements that match beneficiaries' skills and experience.

A document that establishes the candidate's identity

A document that establishes the candidate's identity

Evidence of the candidate's age

Evidence of the candidate's age

A BPL Card, where the candidate has one

A BPL Card, where the candidate has one

The MGNREGA Card, if held

The MGNREGA Card, if held

An RSBY Card, where relevant

An RSBY Card, where relevant

The AAY Card, if the family holds one

The AAY Card, if the family holds one

Identification as a member of an SHG, where…

Identification as a member of an SHG, where applicable

For candidates with a disability, a Disability Certificate…

For candidates with a disability, a Disability Certificate from the competent authority

For SC/ST candidates, an ST/SC Certificate from the…

For SC/ST candidates, an ST/SC Certificate from the competent authority

For candidates from a Minority Community, a self-certification…

For candidates from a Minority Community, a self-certification of that status, where applicable