Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana is one of the cluster of initiatives of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India that seeks to promote rural livelihoods. It is a part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) – the Mission for poverty reduction called Aajeevika. The scheme will benefit more than 55 million poor rural youth who are ready to be skilled by providing sustainable employment.
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Overview of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
| Name | Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana |
| Also known as | DDU-GKY |
| Launch year | 2014 |
| Launched by | PM Narendra Modi |
| Sector | Central sector scheme |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Rural Development |
| Status | Active |
| Beneficiary region | Rural Area |
| Official website | ddugky.gov.in |
Objective and Benefits of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) aims to skill rural youth who are poor and provide them with jobs having regular monthly wages or above the minimum wages.This scheme derives importance from its potential to reduce poverty. It is also designed to be a major contributor to the Prime Minister’s ‘Make in India’ campaign.
How to apply for Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
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External links
National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)
https://nrlm.gov.in/outerReportAction.do?methodName=showIndex#gsc.tab=0
