Effects of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) on Employment and Income in Keonjhar district of Odisha

By : Pragatika Mishra, Pratap Kumar Jena

Page No: 253-263

Abstract
This paper has made an attempt to (i) analyze the performance of DDU-GKY in Keonjhar District of Odisha, and (ii) analyze the socio and economic effects of DDU-GKY programme in Keonjhar district of Odisha. It provides a better scope to understand how many rural youths are skilled and self-employed in Keonjhar district through this programme. The study finds that performance of DDU-GKY is best in Keonjhar district. Income as well as expenditure of the respondents has increased after implementation of the DDU-GKY programme. The study also finds that those who have joined in the Industrial Assistance trade, they are earning more income than those in retail and/or sales job. Though, this programme is mainly for the benefit of economically marginalized people, the government should take appropriate policy not only to stop dropout from the training but also for mobilization and publicity of this programme. Therefore, policy makers should take care of proper placement, capacity development programmes for the faculty members, salary of both trainers as well as trainees and also use of modern technology for teaching.

Authors :
Pragatika Mishra : Lecturer, Department of Economics, Raisuan Degree Mahavidyalaya, Raisuan, Keonjhar
Pratap Kumar Jena : Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, North Odisha University, Baripada, Mayurbhanj