Question

Which among the following is NOT a function of Programme Implementation Agency under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana?
1. Skilling & placement services free of cost
2. Granting loans to the aspirants
3. Transport & lodging during training
4. Post placement support for 6 months

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Granting loans to the aspirants

The correct answer is Granting loans to aspirants.

• Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
  • It is a centrally-sponsored scheme launched in 2014.
  • It is a part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission.
  • The focus of this yojana is on rural poor youth between the ages of 15 and 35.
  • The scheme is monitored by the Ministry of Rural Government, Government of India.
  • Its objectives:
  1. Enable poor and marginalized to access benefits.
  2. Mandatory coverage of socially disadvantaged groups (SC/ST 50%; Minority 15%; Women 33%).
  3. Post Placement support, migration support, and alumni network.
  4. Guaranteed Placements for at least 75% trained candidates.
  5. Nurturing new training service providers and developing their skills.
  6. Catering to the career aspirations of rural youth.