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Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Rural Development. Free, often residential, skill training for rural youth from poor families, with job placement support. Who qualifies: Rural youth aged 15 to 35 from poor families (higher age limits for women and some groups). Applying is free on ddugky.gov.in.

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WhereAll India (central government)
Run byMinistry of Rural Development
Last checked30 October 2026

What do you get under DDU-GKY training?

Free, often residential, skill training for rural youth from poor families, with job placement support.

Who is eligible for DDU-GKY training?

  • Rural youth aged 15 to 35 from poor families (higher age limits for women and some groups).

Documents needed for DDU-GKY training

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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.

How to apply for DDU-GKY training

  1. Contact your state rural livelihood mission or a DDU-GKY training partner, or ask at the block office.

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Common questions

Who is eligible for DDU-GKY training?

Rural youth aged 15 to 35 from poor families (higher age limits for women and some groups).

How much do I get under DDU-GKY training?

Free, often residential, skill training for rural youth from poor families, with job placement support.

What documents do I need for DDU-GKY training?

Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Ration card; Job card (rural employment); Education certificates (marksheets).

How do I apply for DDU-GKY training?

Contact your state rural livelihood mission or a DDU-GKY training partner, or ask at the block office. Official site: https://ddugky.gov.in/

Do I have to pay anyone to apply for DDU-GKY training?

No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.

Official sources

Last checked 30 October 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.

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