Skilling And Placement Of Rural Youth Under DDU-GKY Is Dismal
By Dr. Gyan Pathak Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojna (DDU-GKY) will complete 12 years on September 25, 2026. It was launched by PM Narendra Modi led government with great fanfare on September 25, 2014 under the National Rural Livelihood Mission. The chief objective was to equip rural youth with relevant skills and access to […] The article Skilling And Placement Of Rural Youth Under…
The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojna (DDU-GKY) marks its 12th anniversary on September 25, 2026. Initiated by the Modi government in 2014, the scheme aimed to equip rural youth with relevant skills and employment opportunities. However, it has only trained 18.47 lakh youths and placed 12.43 lakh, with many positions being short-term.
The upcoming DDU-GKY 2.0, launched in April 2025, plans to train even more rural youth starting October 2026. The scheme's performance reveals issues in converting training to sustainable, well-paying jobs close to rural areas. The government's data shows that only about two-thirds of trained youth find placements, and many face challenges such as inadequate post-placement wages and risks of exploitation in distant work locations.
Additionally, a lack of proper information about job specifics contributes to poor outcomes. With a focus on industry-led training and emerging sectors, DDU-GKY 2.0 needs to address these shortcomings to ensure rural youth achieve stable, decent employment near their communities.
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