Which of the following schemes aims to skill rural youth who are poor and provide them with jobs having regular monthly wages or above the minimum wages?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
Explanation:
· DDU-GKY, launched in 2014, is the flagship skilling program under the Ministry of Rural Development.
· It focuses specifically on rural youth (15–35 years) from poor families and aims to provide them skill training + wage employment.
· The scheme guarantees regular monthly-wage jobs, often above minimum wage, in organized sectors.
· It supports the Government’s broader mission of reducing rural poverty through employment-linked skill development.
· DDU-GKY is part of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) and includes placement-linked training with strict quality norms.
Information Booster:
· Age limit: 15–35 years, extended to 45 years for vulnerable groups (SC/ST/Women/PWD).
· Provides residential training, uniforms, study material, food, stipend.
Key features:
· Industry partnerships
· Guaranteed job placement
· Focus on multiskilling and soft skills
• DDU-GKY operates in all states and UTs with State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs).
Additional Knowledge:
(a) GKRY – Focuses on employment for migrants (COVID-19 period), not skill training.
(b) PMEGP – Promotes entrepreneurship, not wage employment.
(c) PMKVY – Skill training scheme for all youth but not focused on rural poor and does not guarantee monthly wages.