Livelihood and Skill Development

DDU-GKY

Skill Training & Placement Support Under the Government's DDU-GKY Scheme

DDU-GKY (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana) is a placement-linked skill development scheme under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, aimed at rural youth from poor families.

As an implementing partner, Nitya Foundation delivers market-aligned vocational training — from computer literacy to trade-specific skills — that leads directly toward employment, helping break the cycle of rural poverty.

Our Focus

The Specific Objectives are

01
Market-Aligned Training

Skill courses designed around real industry and job-market demand.

02
Placement Support

Direct linkage to employment opportunities after training completion.

03
Rural Youth Focus

Prioritising youth aged 15-35 from poor rural households.

04
Government Partnership

Delivered as an implementing partner under the Ministry of Rural Development.

Goal

To equip rural youth with market-relevant skills and placement support, turning training into sustainable livelihoods.

Impact

By linking skill training directly to job placement, DDU-GKY helps rural youth move from poverty into stable, dignified employment.

15-35

Age Group Served (Years)

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