DDU-GKY 2.0

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DDU-GKY 2.0 refers to the updated guidelines and processes for the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) program, a skill development initiative for rural youth in India. This updated version, outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), aims to enhance the scheme's implementation and effectiveness by providing a comprehensive guide for various stakeholders. Key aspects of DDU-GKY 2.0 include:

• Increased Placement Period:The minimum placement period for trained candidates has been increased from 3 months to 6 months. 
• Batch-Based Funding:Projects will be funded based on training batches, streamlining the process. 
• Upskilling and Reskilling:Provisions are made for upskilling and reskilling previously trained candidates who have been employed for 12 months after training. 
• Innovative Projects:A dedicated 5% of the budget is allocated for innovative projects under the scheme. 
• Skill Loans:DDU-GKY 2.0 includes provisions for skill loans and the empanelment of agencies providing high-level training. 
• Self-Help Group Involvement:Self-help groups and their federations are encouraged to participate as project implementation units for training and placement activities. 
• Demand-Driven Skill Training:The program focuses on providing placement-linked skill training aligned with market demands. 
• Targeted Youth:The program primarily targets poor rural youth aged 15-35, aiming to improve their livelihoods and career aspirations. 
• Funding:Funding for projects varies based on duration and whether they are residential or non-residential, ranging from Rs. 25,696 to over Rs. 1 lakh per person.