Brainiac

Central government schemes | Central government scheme

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)

Free placement-linked skill training for rural youth aged 15 to 35

DDU-GKY is the rural-youth skilling arm of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission, run by the Ministry of Rural Development. Rural youth aged 15 to 35 from poor families, with relaxed age and priority for SC, ST, minorities and women, get free residential or non-residential training and help with placement in jobs. Training is delivered by approved partner agencies. Apply through the DDU-GKY portal or contact the district NRLM office or a training centre near you. Allocation varies by year; check the Ministry of Rural Development.

Rules, amounts and dates can change. Confirm the details on the official portal or at your taluk office before you apply.

Key facts (useful for exams)

DepartmentCentral government schemes
Started2014
GroupJobs, skills and business

Check official sources

Eligibility, amounts and how to apply change often. Confirm on the official portals or at your taluk office.

More from this department