What happened (government-reported progress and funding plan)
The Ministry of Rural Development reported cumulative implementation progress under DDU-GKY (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya–Grameen Kaushalya Yojana), positioned under the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The ministry stated that, till June 2026, the programme trained 18.45 lakh rural youth candidates and achieved 12.35 lakh placements, and that FY 2026-27 had a ₹ 750.00 crore Budget Estimate for the central share.
Background and earlier position
DDU-GKY is described as a placement-linked skilling programme intended for livelihood diversification and poverty reduction through demand-driven training of rural youth. The programme design requires alignment with evolving labour-market needs and uses state-level evidence (skill gap studies) to choose sectors and training programmes.
Under the DAY-NRLM framework, states and Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) submit training proposals, and proposals are expected to justify sector selection through demand assessment, ensuring industry relevance for the training pathways.
What changed now (reporting of progress and budgeting for FY 2026-27)
Related current affairs
- Allocation of budget under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
- RSETIs under DAY-NRLM: From training to self-employment and livelihoods (backgrounder)
- DAY-NRLM: Strengthening rural livelihoods through Self Help Groups (SHGs) and market access for SHG products
- Action Plan under Lakhpati Didi initiative under DAY-NRLM
- AVGC Content Creator Labs in schools and colleges under Budget 2026-27
- Funds, SHG coverage and monitoring system under DAY-NRLM (FY 2026-27)