Abstract

The paper presents a comprehensive review of literature relevant to Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Yojana. The first section examines studies on employment generation programs, excluding DDU-GKY. The second section focuses on literature related to poverty eradication efforts. The third section reviews research on skill development, training, and placement initiatives. The final section critically analyses studies specifically related to the DDU-GKY program and its impact. The paper concludes by identifying the research gaps that emerge from the existing body of literature. Numerous studies have examined rural employment programs, skill development, and poverty eradication initiatives, including the DDU-GKY. However, there is a notable absence of comprehensive evaluations that specifically address the nuanced impact of DDU-GKY on poverty alleviation in a regional context. Many studies focus on national-level evaluations or compare various rural development programs, often neglecting the specific socio-economic and structural challenges faced by states. Post-placement dynamics like job retention, income sustainability, and long-term economic mobility of the beneficiary were overlooked. The existing literature does not capture whether DDU-GKY promotes sustainable livelihood transitions or effectively addresses the interconnected dimensions of poverty distinct to rural communities across India.

Keywords: DDU-GKY, Skilling, Training, Impact, Socio-Economic Transformation, Livelihood, Poverty Eradication, india