DDU-GKY 2.0 in Tamil Nadu: A Golden Opportunity to Empower Rural Youth
Are you part of an organization passionate about skilling and uplifting rural youth? If yes, here’s some exciting news!
The Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women (TNCDW) has just released an Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting applications from organizations like yours to join hands in implementing DDU-GKY 2.0 a transformative skill development program aimed at creating sustainable livelihoods for young people from rural areas.
A Quick Background:
Launched by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) is a flagship initiative focused on training and placing rural youth in meaningful jobs. Now in its upgraded version DDU-GKY 2.0 the mission is more targeted, inclusive, and impact-driven.
In Tamil Nadu, TNCDW is leading the charge. For the financial year 2025–26, the goal is to skill 3,127 rural youth through experienced training partners (PIAs).
What’s This EOI All About?
TNCDW is looking to partner with eligible Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) to carry out skill development and placement activities under DDU-GKY 2.0.
Interested agencies need to apply online through the Kaushal Bharat Portal and also submit physical copies of their proposals.
This is not just another government project it’s a meaningful opportunity to be part of something truly impactful.
What’s Expected From You (Scope of Work) ?
If selected, your role as a PIA would involve:
- Mobilizing candidates from all regions of Tamil Nadu.
- Delivering high-quality training with certified trainers.
- Offering courses aligned with market needs and national skill standards.
- Ensuring placements both wage and self-employment after training.
You’ll be working in high-demand sectors like healthcare, IT, hospitality, logistics, agriculture, and more.
Why Should You Apply?
Here are some strong reasons to get on board:
- Be part of a nationally recognized rural development mission.
- Expand your training footprint across Tamil Nadu.
- Make a real difference by skilling and placing underserved youth.
- Receive financial support aligned with DDU-GKY norms.
- Work across diverse and growing industry sectors.
- Help build a future-ready workforce.
Who Can Apply?
Your organization is eligible if:
- It’s a registered trust, society, company, LLP, SHG federation, or a government/semi-government body.
- It’s listed on the NITI Aayog Darpan Portal.
- It’s been operational for 3+ years (or is a DPIIT-registered startup).
Unfortunately, you can’t apply if your organization has:
- Pending recovery proceedings under previous DDU-GKY projects.
- Placed fewer than 50% of trained candidates (as of 31.03.2025).
- Directors or key personnel linked to blacklisted/defaulting organizations.
- Applied as a consortium (only individual agencies can apply).
Important Deadlines:
- Submit online application: by 08 June 2025, 11:59 PM
- Send hard copy of proposal: by 13 June 2025, 5:30 PM
Postal Address:
The Managing Director
Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women (TNCDW)
Annai Therasa Women Complex, Valluvar Kottam High Road,
Chennai – 600034, Tamil Nadu
What About Fees?
To apply, you’ll need to pay:
- ₹25,000 for initial screening (non-refundable).
- ₹1,47,500 for quality appraisal (inclusive of GST).
Make sure to follow the payment instructions mentioned in the official EOI document. The training cost, infrastructure support, and placement incentives will follow DDU-GKY’s funding pattern.
Funding and Project Timeline:
- Training programs must be completed by 31st December 2025
- Placements must be completed by 31st March 2026 Placements must be completed by 31st March 2026 for the DDU-GKY 2.0 Tamil Nadu program. The deadline for ensuring all placements are finalized is set for this date, and all stakeholders are advised to adhere to this timeline. Any extensions or modifications must be approved by the designated authorities well in advance to prevent delays in the process.
- Fund disbursement is performance-based and follows official guidelines
Agencies that open training centers in rural areas will get preference!
In Conclusion:
If your organization is ready to drive real change, DDU-GKY 2.0 in Tamil Nadu is the perfect platform. You won’t just be running training programs you’ll be shaping lives, building communities, and contributing to India’s future workforce.
Don’t miss the chance. Apply before 08 June 2025 and become a changemaker in Tamil Nadu’s rural development story.
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