Lok Sabha Question No. 3512 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-17
Subject: Beneficiaries under DDU-GKY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Navaskani K, Shri C N Annadurai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3512 ANSWERED ON 17/12/2024

## BENEFICIARIES UNDER DDU-GKY

## 3512. SHRI C N ANNADURAI: SHRI NAVASKANI K:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT  be pleased to state:

- (a) the percentage of trainees placed in gainful employment after completing their training under DeenDayalUpadhyayaGrameenKaushalyaYojana (DDU-GKY);
- (b) the sectors in which the majority of beneficiaries are employed;
- (c) the details of measures taken to ensure long-term employment stability for the beneficiaries;
- (d) whether DDU-GKY  provides  special provisions to support women,  Scheduled  Castes,  Scheduled  Tribes  and  differentlyabled individuals;
- (e) if so, the number of beneficiaries from these categories trained and  employed  under  the  scheme  during  the  last  three  years and the measures taken to enhance inclusivity in the programme;
- (f) whether DDU-GKY has contributed significantly to reduce rural unemployment;
- (g) the  findings  of  any  studies  conducted  by  the  Government  to assess the impact of scheme on rural livelihoods; and
- (h) the details of steps proposed to address gaps in the scheme's implementation?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN)

(a): Under  DeenDayalUpadhyayaGrameenKaushalyaYojana  (DDUGKY), 65% of the candidates have been placed in gainful employment after completing their training. From FY 2014-15 a total of 16,90,046 candidates have been trained and 10,97,265 candidates have been placed till November, 2024.

- (b): Under  DDU-GKY,  placement  in  the  domain  where  training  is imparted  is  not  mandatory.  However,  the  top  15  sectors  under which trainings were imparted is given as under along with placements:
- (c): DDU-GKY  guidelines  provide  various  financial  benefit  to  the candidates  viz.  Training  Cost  &  Assessment  Cost, Post  Placement Support, Retention Support, Career Progression Support. Other than this,  Alumni  Support and  Migration  Support  Centres  also  facilitate for  long  term  employment stability. The  various  support  provisions being provided to candidates under DDU-GKY are given in Annexure1.
- (d) & (e): Yes, DDU-GKY guidelines provide for earmarking 50% of the funds for SCs and STs. And under DDU-GKY, a coverage of 15% minorities, 5% of PwDs& 33% of women is mandatory. The number of beneficiaries from Women, SC, ST, PwD trained and placed during last three years & current year under DDUGKY

|   S. No. | Sector                                               |   Trained |   Placed |
|----------|------------------------------------------------------|-----------|----------|
|        1 | TEXTILES                                             |    370844 |   180581 |
|        2 | IT-ITES                                              |    241218 |   141542 |
|        3 | APPAREL MADEUPS AND HOME FURNISHINGS                 |    207024 |   132805 |
|        4 | RETAIL                                               |    225241 |   124957 |
|        5 | TOURISM & HOSPITALITY                                |    145122 |    83265 |
|        6 | HEALTHCARE                                           |    114303 |    62966 |
|        7 | ELECTRONICS                                          |     91984 |    51599 |
|        8 | LOGISTICS                                            |     72698 |    45698 |
|        9 | CONSTRUCTION                                         |     64248 |    34202 |
|       10 | TELECOM                                              |     54514 |    30804 |
|       11 | BFSI                                                 |     44425 |    21398 |
|       12 | AUTOMOTIVE                                           |     37068 |    19909 |
|       13 | MANAGEMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS |     35690 |    18802 |
|       14 | CAPITAL GOODS                                        |     18351 |     9956 |
|       15 | BEAUTY & WELLNESS                                    |     11397 |     6553 |

| FY                   | Women                            | Women                            | SC                               | SC                               | ST                               | ST     | PwD     | PwD    |
|----------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------|--------|---------|--------|
| FY                   | Trained                          | Placed                           | Trained                          | Placed                           | Trained                          | Placed | Trained | Placed |
| 2021- 22             | 58443                            | 26040                            | 35917                            | 16092                            | 20049                            | 9414   | 352     | 142    |
| 2022- 23             | 133124                           | 91726                            | 78112                            | 52161                            | 42811                            | 30524  | 1260    | 507    |
| 2023- 24             | 121927                           | 93361                            | 72131                            | 56085                            | 31940                            | 25090  | 1102    | 641    |
| 2024- 25 till Nov'24 | 39256                            | 29209                            | 20984                            | 16671                            | 12276                            | 8539   | 442     | 246    |
| Total                | 352750 240336207144141009 107076 | 352750 240336207144141009 107076 | 352750 240336207144141009 107076 | 352750 240336207144141009 107076 | 352750 240336207144141009 107076 | 73567  | 3156    | 1536   |

- (f): Yes, 10,97,265  candidates  have  been  placed  under  DDU-GKY since FY 2014-15 till November, 2024.

(g): Impact Study is commissioned and the same is undergoing.

(h): Based on the implementation experiences & suggestions from stakeholders, scheme guidelines for DeenDayalUpadhyayGrameenKaushalyaYojana 2.0 is made. Following measure have incorporated under DDU-GKY 2.0:

-  Increase  in  placement  period  from  a  minimum  of  3 months to 6 months.
-  Funding projects based on training batches.
-  Upskilling and reskilling of trained candidates who have been employed for 12 months after training.
-  5% amount separately for Innovative Projects
-  Provision of skill loan -empanelment of agencies providing high level training.
-  Making provision for self-help groups and their federation trainees to work as a project implementation unit for training and placement.

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Annexure  referred  to  in  reply  of  part  (c)  of  LokSabhaUnstarred Question No. 3512 due for reply on 17.12.2024.

Details of the support provisions being provided to candidates under DDU-GKY:

Sl.

No.

Item

3

months

(576 hr)

6

months

(1152 hr)

9

month

(1728 hr)

12

month

(2304 hr)

Common Costs for Residential / Non Residential courses

1

Total Training Cost per candidate

A

Category I @ Rs.

49.00 per hour

28,224.00   56,448.00   84,672.00   112,896.00

B

Category

II

@

Rs.

42.00

per

hour

24,192.00   48,384.00   72,576.00   96,768.00

C

Category

III

@

Rs.

35.10

per

hour

20,217.60   40,435.20   60,652.80   80,870.40

2

Special Area allowances @ additional  10%  of  S.  No.  1,  in case training centre is located in Special Areas.

## Special Areas is defined as:

- (i)  North-  Eastern  states  (Assam,  Arunachal  Pradesh,  Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura,

- (ii) Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand

- (iii) Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands

- (iv)  Districts  affected  by  Left  Wing  Extremism  (LWE)  as  identified by M/o Home Affairs for Integrated Action Plan

A

Category I @ Rs.

49.00 per hour

2,822.40

5,644.80

8,467.20

11,289.60

B

Category

II

@

Rs.

42.00

per

hour

2,419.20

4,838.40

7,257.60

9,676.80

C

Category

III

@

Rs.

35.10

per

hour

2,021.76

4,043.52

6,065.28

8,087.04

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| 3   | Uniform (1 set for trainings less than or equal to 6 months and 2 sets for more months) 1,270   | 1,270                                                  | 2,540                                                  | 2,540                                                  |
|-----|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| 4   |                                                                                                 | Post Placement Support (provided to Candidates through | Post Placement Support (provided to Candidates through | Post Placement Support (provided to Candidates through |
| A   | Within District of Domicile (Rs 1270 per month for 2 months) 2,540                              | 2,540                                                  | 2,540                                                  | 2,540                                                  |
| B   | Within State of Domicile (Rs 1270 per month for 3 months) 3,810                                 | 3,810                                                  | 3,810                                                  | 3,810                                                  |
| C   | Outside State of Domicile (Rs 1270 per month for 6 months) 7,620                                | 7,620                                                  | 7,620                                                  | 7,620                                                  |
| 5   |                                                                                                 | Boarding & Lodging cost for Residential Courses        | Boarding & Lodging cost for Residential Courses        | Boarding & Lodging cost for Residential Courses        |
| A   | X category cities @ Rs.375 per day 33,750                                                       | 67,500                                                 | 101,250                                                | 135,000                                                |
| B   | Y category cities @ Rs.315 per day 28,350                                                       | 56,700                                                 | 85,050                                                 | 113,400                                                |
| C   | Z category cities @ Rs.250 per day 22,500                                                       | 45,000                                                 | 67,500                                                 | 90,000                                                 |
| D   | Other places (includes all Rural areas) @ Rs.220 per day 19,800                                 | 39,600                                                 | 59,400                                                 | 79,200                                                 |
| 6   | Food and Transport cost per candidate for Non Residential 11,700                                | 23,400                                                 | 35,100                                                 | 46,800                                                 |
| 7   | One-time Travel4,500                                                                            | 4,500                                                  | 4,500                                                  | 4,500                                                  |

| Cost upto a maximum Rs.4500 per candidate or as per actual, whichever is lower.   |
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