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DDU-GKY spent ₹978 crore of ₹10,115 crore approved budget
The Standing Committee on Rural Development examined the impact of three key schemes—DDU-GKY, DAY-NRLM, and RSETIs—aimed at rural skilling, livelihoods, and migration.
978 croreDDU-GKY actual expenditure was Rs 978 crore against an approved budget of Rs 10,115 crore for 2021-26.
Who it concerns: Ministry/Department: Department of Rural Development (DoRD). Public Affected: Rural youth, Self-Help Group (SHG) members (particularly women), and residents of backward and aspirational districts.
What the committee found
- Placement Gaps: Committee noted that only 67% (12 lakhs out of 18 lakhs) of DDU-GKY candidates were placed as of March 2026, with high dropout rates due to low salaries. Recommended ensuring near 100% placement, establishing district-level placement cells, and evaluating agencies based on long-term retention.
- Budget Underutilisation: Committee flagged that DDU-GKY’s approved budget of Rs 10,115 crore (2021-26) was reduced to a revised estimate of Rs 1,162 crore, with actual expenditure of only Rs 978 crore. Recommended reviewing bottlenecks, timely fund release via direct benefit transfer, and aligning budgets with absorption capacity.
- SHG Credit and Markets: Committee found credit linkage per SHG group is inadequate. Recommended scaling up credit flows, expediting the Lakhpati Didi initiative, and developing marketing networks through e-commerce and corporate partnerships.
- RSETI Expansion: Committee noted the existing 636 RSETIs are insufficient and often located far from villages. Recommended expanding coverage to every district, establishing block-level sub-centres, and aligning curricula with local economic opportunities.
- Female Participation: Committee observed low female participation in formal skilling due to distance, safety, and lack of childcare. Recommended women-only batches, mobile training units, and crèche facilities.
- Regional Disparities: Committee noted wide inter-state variations in performance. Recommended a need-based fund allocation formula and targeted support for lagging states including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, and the North-East.
Also in the document
- DDU-GKY actual expenditure was Rs 978 crore against an approved budget of Rs 10,115 crore for 2021-26.
- Only 67% of the 18 lakh candidates trained under DDU-GKY were placed as of March 2026.
- As of May 2026, only 636 RSETIs are operational, covering 623 districts across 27 states and six union territories.
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Committee report · Ref. rural-skilling-and-migration-impact-study-of-schemes
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