PAPER ID:IJIM/Vol. 10 (VI) October/38-48/7

AUTHOR: Dr. Rajinder Singh

TITLE :DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA GRAMEEN KAUSHALYA YOJANA (DDU-GKY): AN EVALUATION

ABSTRACT: : The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, designed to empower rural youth through skill development and wage employment. Launched under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission, it aims to diversify income sources of poor rural households by providing demand-driven, industry-aligned training and ensuring sustainable placements. This study critically examines the scheme’s structure, objectives, and performance using secondary data from official reports and academic evaluations. Findings suggest that while DDU-GKY has significantly expanded rural skill training infrastructure and provided employment opportunities to millions of youth, challenges remain in ensuring training quality, long-term job retention, and regional inclusivity. The paper recommends strengthening monitoring systems, enhancing industry partnerships, and adopting retention-linked incentives to improve impact and sustainability.

KEYWORDS : — DDU-GKY, skill development, rural employment, youth empowerment, poverty alleviation, India, vocational training, policy evaluation

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