In which year was Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (Scheme) announced by the Government of India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 2014.
The Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) was announced by the Government of India on 25th September 2014, coinciding with the 98th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. The scheme is a part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) and is implemented under the Ministry of Rural Development. Its primary objective is to provide skill development training to rural youth aged 15 to 35 years, enhancing their employability and helping them secure sustainable wage employment. DDU-GKY focuses on bridging the rural-urban skill gap, promoting livelihood opportunities, and empowering youth to achieve economic self-reliance through structured training programs.