Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Rural Development on 4th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
On August 4, 2026, Union Minister Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar reviewed the progress of DDU-GKY 2.0, focusing on accelerating implementation through digital reforms and citizen-centric initiatives. The review emphasized meeting training and placement targets following the 2025 guideline revisions and the launch of an end-to-end digital solution. Key priorities include the timely commencement of training batches and the deployment of advanced analytical dashboards for real-time monitoring.
Key Points / Main Content
Scheme Progress and Objectives
Historical Performance: Since its inception in 2014-15, the scheme has trained 18.45 lakh rural poor and placed 12.35 lakh in wage employment.
Revised Guidelines: Program guidelines were updated in 2025 to increase transparency and effectiveness.
Core Goal: To promote sustainable livelihoods for rural youth through placement-linked skilling programs.
Digital Transformation (DDU-GKY 2.0)
End-to-End Digital Solution: A new platform facilitates all stages, including PIA onboarding, project submission, evaluation, candidate management, and financial tracking.
Technology Reforms: Introduction of blockchain-based certificate verification, automated PRN generation, and real-time assessment dashboards.
Integrated Monitoring: Use of advanced dashboards and analytical reports for granular, real-time performance monitoring.
Citizen-Centric Initiatives
Public Registration Portal: A new portal allows rural youth to register online, search for opportunities, and view performance ratings of Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs).
Service Enhancements: Implementation of an online grievance redressal mechanism and face authentication-based attendance for genuine cases.
Data Validation: Integration with SIDH for automated validation of course details and re-enrollment provisions for eligible candidates.
Administrative and Operational Improvements
Expedited Approvals: Possible empanelment of additional appraisal agencies to speed up project evaluation.
Accountability: Introduction of a robust ranking framework for PIAs to ensure high-quality delivery and informed choice for candidates.
Timely Execution: Emphasis on the immediate commencement of approved training batches to meet allocated targets.
Impact Analysis
Rural Youth / CandidatesImpact
Candidates gain increased transparency and agency through a public portal that features PIA performance ratings and automated certificate verification.
Action Required
Utilize the online portal for registration, training searches, and grievance redressal; comply with face-authentication attendance protocols.
Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs)Impact
PIAs are subject to a new ranking framework and stricter real-time monitoring through digital dashboards and automated tracking systems.
Action Required
Ensure the timely commencement of training batches and maintain high performance standards to secure favorable ratings on the public portal.
State Governments and Appraisal AgenciesImpact
The project appraisal and approval process is being streamlined and potentially expanded to include more agencies to reduce bottlenecks.
Action Required
Accelerate the evaluation of submitted projects and ensure implementation aligns with the revised 2025 guidelines and digital requirements.
Key Entities Referenced
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY): A placement-linked skilling scheme for rural youth aimed at poverty reduction, currently undergoing digital reforms under version 2.0.
Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM): The overarching national mission focused on livelihood diversification and poverty reduction under which DDU-GKY operates.
Ministry of Rural Development: The primary central ministry responsible for overseeing the implementation, progress review, and policy updates of DDU-GKY.
Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar: Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communication who chaired the progress review and directed the implementation of digital reforms.
Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH): A digital platform integrated with DDU-GKY 2.0 for automated validation of course details and strengthening citizen services.
Ministry of Rural Development
Union Minister of State for Rural Development Dr.
Pemmasani Chandrasekhar Reviews Progress of
DDU-GKY 2.0, Calls for Timely Implementation
and Digital Reforms
Government Accelerates DDU-GKY 2.0 Implementation with
New Digital Initiatives and Citizen-Centric Reforms
प्रव तथ: 04 AUG 2026 7:45PM by PIB Delhi
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) is one of the cluster of initiatives under
Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) aimed at livelihood
diversification and poverty reduction. DDU-GKY aims to skill rural youth and promote sustainable
livelihoods for rural youth through placement linked skilling programs.
A review meeting on the implementation of the DDU-GKY was held today i.e. 04.08.2026 at Sanchar
Bhawan under the Chairmanship of Shri Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Hon'ble Minister of State for
Rural Development and Communication.
The meeting was attended by Ms. M.G. Jayasree, Joint Secretary (Rural Skills-II), Shri Santosh K Tiwari,
Director (Skills), Ms. Deepika Aggarwal, Dy. Director, NIC and other senior officials.
Under the scheme, since inception in 2014-15, a total number of 18.45 lakhs rural poor have been trained
and 12.35 lakhs have been placed in wage employment in various sectors of the economy. The programme
is implemented by State governments through Project Implementation Agencies (PIAs). The scheme
guidelines have been revised in the year 2025 to make the programme effective and transparent. For the
DDU-GKY 2.0 an end to end digital solution has been developed facilitating all stages of the training and
placement like PIA onboarding, Project submission, project evaluation, project onboarding, training
centre/ batch/ candidate management, assessment and certification, financial management, project
monitoring, placement/employment tracking, etc.
The Hon'ble MoS reviewed the progress of DDU GKY 2.0 and key digital reforms. It was emphasized
that all possible measures need to be taken for timely completion of training and placement as per the
targets allocated under DDU GKY 2.0. The discussion points included the following initiatives among
others for efficient delivery of the programme:
Timely commencement of training batches to ensure faster implementation of approved projects.
Development of advanced dashboards and analytical reports for real-time, granular monitoring of
programme performance.
A public candidate registration portal, enabling rural youth to register their interest online, to search
training opportunities and to view the performance ratings of Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs),
thereby promoting informed choice and transparency.Possible Empanelment of additional appraisal agencies to expedite project appraisal and improve the
efficiency of approvals.
Technology-enabled reforms, including automated PRN generation, online grievance redressal,
blockchain-based certificate verification, real-time assessment dashboards and other process simplification
measures to strengthen programme delivery.
Strengthening citizen services through an integrated online grievance redressal mechanism, real-time
assessment dashboards, face authentication-based attendance in genuine cases, re-enrolment provisions
for eligible candidates and integration with SIDH for automated validation of course details.Reviewed the progress of DDU-GKY with a focus on accelerating skill
development, employment and sustainable livelihoods for rural youth.
Emphasized streamlining the project appraisal and approval process, introducing
a robust ranking framework for PIAs, enabling… pic.twitter.com/UwuBhxaHuc
— Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani (@PemmasaniOnX) August 4, 2026
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