DDU-GKY Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gramin Kaushalya Yojana: Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India, is implementing a placement linked skill development program called the DDU-GKY i.e. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (erstwhile Aajeevika Skills Program). DDU-GKY aims at alleviation of rural poverty through skill development and regular job placement for poor rural youth in the age group of 15-35 years.
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What is DDU-GKY?
DDU-GKY is unique in its design under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). It gives priority to disadvantaged groups such as the SC/ ST/ women/ minorities and people with disability (PWD); it focuses on market-led training programs to ensure employability of youth and it emphasizes on partnership with private sector, NGOs, CBOs (Community Based Organization) and others for skilling and placement delivery.
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What is Eligibility for Admission in DDU GKY?
- 01DDU-GKY is uniquely focused on rural youth between the ages of 15 and 35 years from poor families.
- 02Everyone who has completed even little bit schooling. They are apply for DDU-GKY
- 03Though candidates who are unemployed or work as labour in fields
- 04If you earn a daily wage doing odd jobs, They are welcome for DDU-GKY
- 05If you belong to a family where at least one person has worked for 15 days in the MGNREGA scheme in the last year, you are welcome.
- 06If you belong to a family where one person belongs to a Self-Help Group (SHG), you are welcome.
- 07Older than 35 years, there is a relaxation for women, persons with disabilities, victims of human trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
- 08Only SC,ST,OBC & Minority candidates will be apply for DDU-GKY
DDU GKY Courses List
1.Certified Unarmed Security Guard
3 months duration. Minimum Qualification- 10th Class
Certification by : Security Sector Skill Development Council (SSSDC).
2.Certified Housekeeping Attendant (Manual Cleaning)
Certified Housekeeping Attendant (Manual Cleaning)
3 months duration. Minimum Qualification- – 10th Class
Certification by : Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC).
3.Certified Data Entry Operator
3 months duration. Minimum Qualification- – 12th Class
Certification by : National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM)
4.Certified Sales Associate
3 months duration. Minimum Qualification- – 12th Class
Certification by : Retailers Association of Skill Council of India (RASCI)).
5.Certified Neera Technician
3 months duration. Minimum Qualification- – 5th Class
Certification by : Certification by: Agriculture Skill council of India (ASCI)
Benefits Of DDU-GKY Courses
- Progress in the career of youth by providing necessary training.
- Enabling the poor and marginalized with the help of development.
- Reducing migration from rural areas.
- Ensuring more and more people have access to employment.