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Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)

PYQs

8

Articles

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Momentum

21

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

UPSC frequently examines government schemes aimed at poverty alleviation, rural development, and skill enhancement. DDU-GKY is a significant initiative addressing rural unemployment and promoting inclusive growth, making it relevant for questions on social justice, human resource development, and economic empowerment.

DDU-GKY is a flagship placement-linked skill development programme under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. It aims to transform rural poor youth into an economically independent and globally relevant workforce.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Objective

Equips rural poor youth with industry-relevant skills for sustainable and dignified employment.

Parent Mission

Implemented as part of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).

Implementing Ministry

Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.

Key Feature

Placement-linked skill development, ensuring access to employment opportunities post-training.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaRural Development
Conceptual areaSkill Development
Conceptual areaPoverty Alleviation

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Ministry of Rural DevelopmentImplements
State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs)Implements
Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs)Implements
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding

Quick revision

  • Flagship placement-linked skill development program.
  • Under Ministry of Rural Development, part of DAY-NRLM.
  • Targets rural poor youth for sustainable livelihoods.
  • Aims for economic empowerment and dignified employment.
  • Contributes to 'Viksit Bharat' vision through skilled workforce.

Elimination traps

Authority vs ministry — Ensure correct ministry (Rural Development) and not other skill-related ministries.

Ministry sets policy; regulator often has quasi-judicial powers.

High-confidence PYQs

2025Statement-based questions, Purpose or function of a policy tool

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Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2024Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2023Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2021Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Water Credit’, consider the following statements: 1. It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector. 2. It is a glo...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2018Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employmen...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2017Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

With reference to ‘National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)’, which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’: 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Gov...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2017Statement-based questions, Factual recall

With reference to ‘National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)’, which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’: 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Gov...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2014Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

Programme/ Project Ministry 1. Drought-Prone Area Programme: Ministry of Agriculture 2. Desert Development Programme: Ministry of Environment and Forests 3. ...

EconomyOpen question

Topic timeline

Rural DevelopmentSkill DevelopmentPoverty Alleviation
Prelims 2014· Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

Programme/ Project Ministry 1. Drought-Prone Area Programme: Ministry of Agriculture 2. Desert Development Programme: Ministry of Environment and Forests 3. ...

Open question
Prelims 2017· Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

With reference to ‘National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)’, which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire...

Open question

Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’: 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Gov...

Open question
Prelims 2017· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

With reference to ‘National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)’, which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire...

Open question

Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’: 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Gov...

Open question
Prelims 2018· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employmen...

Open question
Prelims 2021· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Water Credit’, consider the following statements: 1. It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector. 2. It is a glo...

Open question
Prelims 2023· Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

Open question
Prelims 2024· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Open question
Prelims 2025· Statement-based questions, Purpose or function of a policy tool

Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission: I. It is important for the upliftment of rural poor as majority of low producing indige...

Open question

From Skills to National Honour: Six DDU-GKY Youth Invited as Special Guests for India’s 80th Independence Day Celebrations

03 Aug 2026 · DDU-GKY is a Ministry of Rural Development scheme under DAY-NRLM, providing placement-linked skill training to rural poor youth for sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment.

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With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employmen...

2018·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

With reference to Water Credit’, consider the following statements: 1. It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector. 2. It is a glo...

2021·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Programme/ Project Ministry 1. Drought-Prone Area Programme: Ministry of Agriculture 2. Desert Development Programme: Ministry of Environment and Forests 3. ...

2014·Economy
Solve

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

2023·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission: I. It is important for the upliftment of rural poor as majority of low producing indige...

2025·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

With reference to ‘National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)’, which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire...

2017·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’: 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Gov...

2017·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

2024·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

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