LabourNational SchemeOngoing
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
Skill training and placement for rural poor youth aged 15-35 with post-placement support.
Ministry of Rural Development
What you get
Free skill training for 3-12 months in industry-aligned courses. 75%+ mandatory placement with minimum ₹6,000/month salary. Residential training with boarding, lodging, and uniform provided. Post-placement support for 12 months. Migrant support centres for work-away-from-home placements. Covers 50+ trades across manufacturing, services, healthcare, IT.
Who can apply
Rural youth aged 15-35 years from BPL or SECC-listed households
For: Rural poor youth, SC/ST youth, women (33% mandatory), minorities
Income limit: BPL or SECC-listed household
Age: 15+ to 35 years
- Must pass selection process of training provider
- Priority to MGNREGS job card holders
- Special provisions for LWE affected districts
Documents required
General
- Aadhaar card
- SECC data or BPL certificate
- Educational qualification proof
- Bank account details
- Passport size photographs
Scheme code: DDU-GKY-2014