{"id":5047,"date":"2025-01-10T16:41:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T11:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianlawsociety.com\/?p=5047"},"modified":"2025-01-13T19:09:28","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T13:39:28","slug":"empowering-rural-youth-the-ddu-gky-and-himayat-schemes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/law-library\/empowering-rural-youth-the-ddu-gky-and-himayat-schemes\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering Rural Youth: The DDU-GKY and Himayat Schemes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Indian government has launched several initiatives to address the challenges of unemployment and underemployment among rural youth. This article examines two key programs: the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) and the Himayat scheme. Both schemes aim to provide market-driven, placement-linked skill development opportunities for rural youth, with a particular focus on marginalized communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The DDU-GKY is a placement-linked skill development program under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). It seeks to enhance the employability of rural youth by providing them with relevant skills and connecting them with well-paying jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Key Features of DDU-GKY:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Origin:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The scheme evolved from the skilling component of the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY), later renamed Aajeevika Skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Market-Driven Approach:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The program focuses on skills that are in demand in the job market.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Placement-Linked Training:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The scheme ensures that training is linked to job placements.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Target Group:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The program targets rural youth from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, covering graduates, postgraduates, professional degree holders, and three-year engineering diploma holders.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Implementation Model:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0DDU-GKY follows a three-tier implementation model involving the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), State Skills Missions, and Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) in a PPP mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">National Portal:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0DDU-GKY has a National Portal for registration of PIAs and online submission of project applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Financial Aspects of DDU-GKY<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">DDU-GKY is a centrally sponsored scheme (CSS) with a funding pattern of 60:40 between the Central and State Governments, except for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">8 North-Eastern States, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Funding pattern is 90:10.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Jammu &amp; Kashmir (Himayat):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Funding pattern is 100% Central Government share.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Progress and Impact<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Since 2014-15, the DDU-GKY has trained a significant number of candidates, with a substantial portion securing placements. The scheme is continuously refined to improve quality and employment outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Roshni: A Special Initiative for Left-Wing Extremism Affected Areas<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Roshni is a special initiative under DDU-GKY, launched in 2013 to reach out to youth in 27 critical Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts across 9 states. Key features of Roshni include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Mandatory coverage of at least 40% women candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Emphasis on training Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Fully residential training programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Demand-driven allocation to saturate districts with the scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Training through public-private and public-public partnerships.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Placement-linked, market-driven training.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Central Technical Support Agency to monitor the scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Himayat: Skill Training in Jammu &amp; Kashmir<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Himayat is a 100% centrally funded placement-linked skill training program for unemployed youth in Jammu and Kashmir. It is implemented by the Himayat Mission Management Unit (HMMU) of the J&amp;K State Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKSRLM). Key features of Himayat include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Free skill training for 3-12 months in various domains.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Assured employment after training completion.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Coverage for youth from both BPL and non-BPL categories, and from urban and rural areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Focus on youth aged 18-35 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Mandatory placement of at least 70% of trained candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Important Features of DDU-GKY (General)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Market-led, placement-linked training in PPP mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Mandatory placement to 70% of trained candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Focus on rural youth from poor families in the age group of 15 to 35 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Social inclusion of marginalized groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Minimum salary of Rs. 6000 per month or the minimum wages of the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Post-placement support to candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Career progression support to training partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Promotion of &#8220;Make in India&#8221; through industry internships.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The DDU-GKY and Himayat schemes are crucial initiatives for addressing unemployment and poverty in rural India, especially in regions affected by extremism and conflict. By providing skill development, employment opportunities, and financial support, these schemes aim to empower youth, promote social inclusion, and contribute to the overall development of the nation. 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