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Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushalya Yojana

Department: Department of Rural Development

DDU-GKY focuses on the rural poor youth and its emphasis on sustainable employment through the prominence and incentives given to post-placement tracking, retention, and career progression. DDU-GKY is designed to provide high-quality skill training opportunities to the rural poor.

Start date1 Feb 2019

Last verifiedToday

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)" is a skill training and placement program of the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). The program focuses on the rural poor youth and its emphasis on sustainable employment through the prominence and incentives given to post-placement tracking, retention, and career progression. DDU-GKY is designed to provide high-quality skill training opportunities to the rural poor, and also to establish a larger ecosystem that supports trained candidates to secure a better future. DDU-GKY aims to skill rural youth who are poor and provide them with jobs having regular monthly wages at or above the minimum wage.

Benefits

Skill Training: The program provides skill training to beneficiaries in a variety of sectors, including agriculture, construction, retail, and hospitality. The training is designed to be industry-relevant and to equip beneficiaries with the skills they need to secure employment.
Placement Assistance: The program provides placement assistance to beneficiaries by connecting them with potential employers. The program also provides support to beneficiaries during the job search process, such as resume writing and interview preparation.
Post-Placement Support: The program provides post-placement support to beneficiaries to help them adjust to their new jobs. This support may include mentorship, counseling, and access to resources.
Career Progression Support: The program provides career progression support to beneficiaries to help them advance in their careers. This support may include training, mentorship, and access to networking opportunities.
Incentives for Higher Placements: The program provides incentives to PIAs for placing beneficiaries in higher-paying jobs. This incentive is designed to encourage PIAs to place beneficiaries in jobs that are commensurate with their skills and experience.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Proof of Identity
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Proof of Age
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BPL Card (if applicable)
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MGNREGA Card (if applicable)
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RSBY Card (if applicable)
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AAY Card (if applicable)
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SHG Identification (if applicable)
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Disability Certificate, issued by competent authority (if applicable)
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ST/SC Certificate, issued by competent authority (if applicable)
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Self-Certification by the candidate for his/her status as Minority Community (if applicable)

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Step 1: Visit the Official Website of Kaushal Panjee.

Step 2: In the Left Pane, click "Candidate Registration". You will be taken to the Online Registration Form.

Step 3: In the "Registration Type" section, select "Fresh/New Registration" and click "Next".

Step 4: In the corresponding sections, fill in all the mandatory fields, upload the required documents, and click "Submit". Note the Registration ID for future reference.

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Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Launched: 1 Feb 2019