Summary of the DDU-GKY 2.0 Guidelines

1. DDU-GKY is part of a broader set of initiatives under the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission, focusing on diversifying livelihoods and reducing poverty in rural India.  
2. The program aims to skill poor rural youth and provide them with regular wage employment (at or above minimum wages for semi-skilled workers).  
3. It fills a gap by providing skills to those who may lack access to formal education, and it differentiates itself from other skilling programs by emphasizing market-oriented, placement-linked skilling.  

1. The skilling and placement process involves several steps: awareness building, identifying and mobilizing youth, counseling, selection, skills training, providing verified jobs, and post-placement support.  
2. DDU-GKY uses a multi-pronged approach, with interventions by both Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) and States/UTs.  
3. Key interventions include training programs with a minimum duration, programs for foreign placement, support for job fairs, and opportunities for reskilling and upskilling.  

1. There's a shift in emphasis from just training to ensuring placement, with a focus on "placement for six months with evidence".  
2. The program aims to provide dignified access to skilling for the poor, with measures like free training, state-led mobilization, financial assistance during training, and post-placement support.  
3. Recognizing that skilling often involves migration, DDU-GKY includes support mechanisms to ease this transition, such as help with course selection, pre-departure training, and ongoing counseling. Migration Support Centers (MSCs) are part of this support.  
4. The program emphasizes building partnerships, streamlining processes, and ensuring efficiency.  
5. Concurrent monitoring of inputs, outputs, and outcomes is crucial.  
6. The program is moving towards batch-wise implementation and monitoring, rather than individual projects, to improve efficiency.  
7. There's a push for state-led implementation to improve the quality of outcomes.  
8. Older projects are being phased out, with a focus on achieving placement targets.  
9. The North-East region is identified as a priority area.  
10. There's an emphasis on enhancing the capacity of PIAs and mandatory consent and state share.  
11. The program also includes guidelines for public disclosure and social audits.  
12. This summary provides a structured overview of the DDU-GKY 2.0 Guideline's key aspects, as presented in the initial sections of the document

1. Equip rural youth (aged 15–35) from poor households with employable skills.
2. Ensure placement in jobs that offer regular monthly wages (at least at the semi-skilled minimum wage level).
3. Promote sustainable livelihoods by linking skill development with employment.

1. Placement-Focused Approach:
2. Moves from training outputs to job placement outcomes.
3. Emphasizes retention in jobs for at least 6 months post-training.

Inclusive Participation:

1. Targets poor rural youth, especially SC, ST, women, and minorities.
2. Skilling programs are free and include support for transport, boarding, lodging, and post-placement assistance.

Structured Skilling Process:

1. Eight-step skilling journey: Awareness → Mobilization → Counselling → Selection → Training → Assessment → Placement → Post-placement Support.

Migration Support:

1. Migration Support Centres (MSCs) assist youth relocating for jobs.
2. Focus on minimizing hardships due to relocation.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

1. Concurrent tracking of inputs (training infra, TLMs), outputs (certification), and outcomes (job retention).
2. Use of Kaushal Bharat (ERP platform) for project management.

Stakeholder Involvement:

Implemented through Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs), with support from State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs) and District Administrations.

Special Initiatives:

1. Roshni: Focuses on skill development in left-wing extremist-affected and aspirational districts, with mandatory residential training and a 40% quota for women.
2. Himayat: Exclusive for J&K and Ladakh, covering both rural and urban youth, and allows self/gig employment.

State Ownership and Performance:

1. States are required to co-fund and take charge of implementation.
2. Projects not placing 50% of trained youth by March 31, 2025, will be closed.

1. Public disclosure of project details, financials, and outcomes via the DDU-GKY portal.
2. Grievance redressal system including toll-free helpline and online tools.
3. Social audits to evaluate inclusiveness, trainee satisfaction, and program delivery.

1. Budget allocation for various components: job melas, counselling, alumni support, capacity building, tracking, and monitoring.
2. Special funding norms for foreign placements, uniform, travel, incentives, and infrastructure.