Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) is the flagship "Placement-Linked Skilling" initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development and respective State Governments. It aims to empower rural youth by enhancing their skills and enabling wage employment in the formal sector. Originating from the 'Aajeevika' Skills Programme and the 'Special Projects' component of the Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY), DDU-GKY continues to uphold its mission of livelihood promotion through skill development.
The facilities and infrastructure offered by DDU-GKY Academies
Sector-Specific Skills
Employability & Soft Skills
Career Progression & Placement Readiness
PMKVY is a flagship initiative aimed at nurturing a culture of skill development among India's workforce—especially aspiring and existing daily wage earners.
Through high-quality training programs, the scheme enhances employability, boosts workplace efficiency, and incentivizes participation with monetary awards and national recognition.
Encourage the development of industry-relevant skills
Improve job readiness and earning potential
Recognize skills through structured certification and rewards
The National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) is dedicated to uplifting the urban poor by fostering sustainable livelihood opportunities. The mission emphasizes self-employment and skill development through the formation and nurturing of Self Help Groups (SHGs).
By organizing communities and building capacity, NULM helps individuals achieve economic independence and enhanced quality of life.
Mobilize urban poor into organized groups for collective growth
Promote self-employment and entrepreneurial ventures
Provide skill training and financial literacy to enhance capabilities
Strengthen access to credit and support services through SHGs
Seekho Aur Kamao is a skill development initiative launched by the Government of India to enhance the employability of minority youth.
The program focuses on upgrading their skills in modern and traditional vocational disciplines, tailored to their educational background and career aspirations.
Provide industry-relevant training to minority youth across India
Enhance the capabilities of school dropouts and existing workers
Promote employment opportunities through certified training modules
Preserve and modernize traditional skills for sustainable livelihoods
Digital literacy refers to an individual's ability to effectively access, analyze, create, and communicate information using various digital platforms.
It encompasses the knowledge and skills required to navigate the digital environment responsibly and efficiently.
Information Retrieval: Finding relevant and credible content online
Critical Evaluation: Assessing accuracy and trustworthiness of digital sources
Communication Skills: Expressing ideas clearly through digital writing and media
Technical Proficiency: Using software tools, typing, formatting, and online collaboration
The Special Projects initiative is designed to conceptualize and implement innovative, critical, creative, and practical interventions that address the unique needs of marginalized, vulnerable, and socially disadvantaged populations.
These projects focus on reaching hidden and hard-to-access groups through tailored strategies that foster social inclusion and sustainable development.
Design pioneering models for livelihood promotion and skill development
Reach underserved communities through targeted outreach and support
Empower socially and economically excluded groups with practical solutions
Strengthen systems of inclusion for populations often left outside formal structures