Question : Which program aims to provide skill development training to rural youth?
Option 1: Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
Option 2: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
Option 3: Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)
Option 4: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan)
Correct Answer:
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
Solution : The correct answer is (b) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) is a program launched by the Government of India that focuses on providing skill development training to rural youth. It aims to enhance the employability and income-generating capacity of rural youth by imparting market-driven skills training.
Under the DDU-GKY program, rural youth between the ages of 15 and 35 are provided with various skill development training programs based on industry demand. The training programs cover a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, services, construction, and healthcare. The training is conducted by accredited training partners and includes both technical and soft skills to ensure holistic development.
The DDU-GKY program also emphasizes the placement of trained rural youth in wage employment or self-employment opportunities. It provides support for job placements, entrepreneurship development, and access to credit facilities to help the trained youth start their own ventures.
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