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Schemes - Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
DDU-GKY is a placement-linked skill development program launched in 2014 aimed at rural youth from poor families to enhance employability and provide sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Benefits Offered Under the Scheme
- Free skill developmenttrainingforruralyouth
- Placement guarantee after training
- Focus on poor and marginalized communities
- Residential training facilities
- Career progression and support services
- Soft skills, IT training, and personality development
- Enhances rural livelihood opportunities
Eligibility
- Rural youth aged 15-35 years
- Belonging to poor households (BPL categories)
- Priority to SC/ST, minorities, women, disabled
- Must meet training eligibility criteria
Application Details
- Register through state skill mission/training partner
- Select training program
- Attend skill training and assessment
- Placement assistance after completion
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Last updated on: Friday, 26th June, 2026
Information Source: Department of Information & Cultural Affairs(I&CA), Government of West Bengal