Review of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana

LOK SABHA 

REVIEW OF DDU-GKY

4310.  SHRI RAKESH SINGH

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the ongoing Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU- GKY) has been reviewed and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether any targets have been stipulated for imparting training and providing employment under this yojana during the current year;

(c) whether this yojana has been successful in enhancing employment opportunities and providing employment to the rural people;

(d) if so, whether the rural youths have shown less interest in this yojana in comparison to last years;

(e) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(f) whether the Government proposes to take any corrective measures in this regard?

(SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a) Periodic review of the implementation of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) is being carried out with States/UTs. Further NITI Aayog had conducted evaluation of National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) and DDU-GKY as a component of NRLM was also evaluated. No recommendation requiring any changes in the DDU-GKY was made.

(b) Yes, it is targeted to train 2.80 lakh candidates and place 1.96 lakh candidates under DDU- GKY during 2021-22.

(c) Yes, The details of progress under DDU-GKY scheme from 2014-15 to 2021-22 (upto Feb, 2022) is given below: