Which one of the following statements about the DDU-GKY is not correct?
- A.It is a skill training programme.
- B.It is for rural youth from poor families.
- C.Its objective is placement in wage employment.
- D.It relies entirely on skill training by Government agencies.
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Explanation
The correct answer is D. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana does not rely only on government agencies; most of its training is run by private and non-government partners.
DDU-GKY was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development in 2014 as a placement-linked skill training programme for poor rural youth aged 15 to 35. The Ministry funds training that is delivered through Project Implementing Agencies, which are largely private training firms, NGOs and other organisations, and each is expected to place a large share of its trainees in regular wage jobs.
A is wrong as a choice: it is indeed a skill training programme.
B is wrong as a choice: it is meant for youth from poor rural families.
C is wrong as a choice: placement in wage employment is its main aim.
Exam tip: DDU-GKY means rural youth, placement-linked skilling, delivered through partner training agencies under the Ministry of Rural Development.
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