NOVEMBER 2023 Edition

DDU-GKY Foreign Placement Digest Edition

As we reach the end of this year we, the rural skill development fraternity, have reasons to look back with immense gratitude and to look forward to welcoming the new year, brimming with optimism and hope for DDU-GKY. We, the Kaushal Samachar team have many a reason to feel happy for our rural youth and all those who have been working tirelessly to skill and place our youth for their sustainable livelihood. This year, we reported over 230 success stories from among thousands of placements in DDU-GKY across the states.

The relentless efforts of the States in ensuring quality and driving outcomes for the programme, the dedication of training partners in grooming and transforming our rural youth to make them employable and job ready through short-term, mid-term and long term courses have been awe inspiring.

We noticed an even more exciting trend in the stories that we collected and have been curating this year – a good number of foreign placements for DDU-GKY trained candidates. Increase in the number of foreign placements not only just indicates a rising willingness among DDU-GKY trained youth to migrate for better livelihood opportunities and an interest to experience new cultures and working environment, but also their sharpened skills, competencies and a “can do” attitude. We are happy to look back to the previous months of Kaushal Samachar and bring to you a digest of all the 110 foreign placements that we reported from September 2022 to November 2023.

We believe this is a great way to draw this year to an optimistic close, so as to open the doors of 2024 with more exciting news about DDU-GKY and the transformation that it brings about in rural poor youth and their families.

Kaushal Samachar team of DDU-GKY Resource Cell of NIRDPR is grateful to Dr G Narendra Kumar IAS, the Director General of NIRDPR for the vision and goals that he has set for us to achieve and Shri Karma Zimpa Bhutia, JS (Skills), MoRD for the encouragement provided to us as we brought out the issues every month.

We wish all the readers an exciting year of skilling ahead.

—— Team Kaushal Samachar

DDU-GKY Resource Cell, NIRDPR

Scan the QR code to see the candidates’ foreign Placement stories that have been published

Kaushal Samachar page is now included in the “Events” section of Kaushal Bharat (KB)

North East Regional CXO meet conducted

North East Regional CXO meet was held on 30th Nov 2023 at Dimapur Nagaland and hosted by Nagaland SRLM. The event was graced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland Shri Neiphiu Rio as the guest of honour, accompanied by his cabinet ministers including the Deputy Chief Minister. Special guest Shri Karma Zimpa Bhutia Joint Secretary (Rural Skills), Joint Director Skills, and NMMU also graced the event. Officers of NIRDPR facilitated a structured interaction of key employers in the country from sectors such as Aviation, Hospitality, Logistics, Apparel, Retail Security, etc on employment prospects for DDU-GKY with SRLM officials from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.

“Elevate”, a compendium of over 100 employment portfolios of DDU-GKY trained candidates from the 8 states was also released to showcase to the employers, the competencies of our placed youth.

View the event videos here:

JS (Skills), MoRD visits Sikkim DDU-GKY and RSETI Centres

Shri Karma Zimpa Bhutia, JS (Skills) MoRD visited Training Centres of two PIAs in Sikkim and the one and only RSETI in the State. Shri Bhutia interacted with Skill Mission Officers and candidates. JS (Skills),reflecting on the interaction mentioned that many facts came forth, which will need tailor-made solutions for their redressal.

DDU-GKY Candidate at ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ programme held at Lalpuram in Guntur district

Andhra Pradesh Governor Shri S. Abdul Nazeer participated as the chief guest at the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ programme held at Lalpuram in Guntur district. One of the trainees of DDU-GKY, Ms Akanksha interacted with Honorable Governor and shared her experience about the DDU-GKY program.

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Haryana State Rural Livelihoods Mission (HSRLM) organises awareness programme on DDU-GKY

Under the DDU-GKY Scheme, Haryana State Rural Livelihoods Mission (HSRLM) organised an awareness programme on 21st November 2023 in Hisar. 1347 SHG members, 100 candidates, 14 Alumni and 13 project implementing agencies participated in the event. Shri Ranbir Singh Gangwa, Deputy Speaker, Government of Haryana was the chief guest and Shri Sonu Sihag Datta was the guest of honour in the event. This event was a unique awareness initiative in terms of convergence of all three schemes of HSRLM.

Rozgar Mela organised at Bhiwani District

Under DDU-GKY scheme, a Rozgar Mela was organised at Bhiwani district on 20 November 2023. Sh. Bishamber Valmiki (MLA Bawani Khera) and Sh. Ghanshyam Saraf (MLA Bhiwani) were the Chief Guests of the event. About 2200 rural youth of Bhiwani district registered their names for job opportunities and skill training. 19 employers participated and 65 candidates were given on the spot offer letters. 34 distinguished Alumni were also awarded during the event. 1800 SHG members who contributed to the promotion of DDU-GKY Scheme also participated in the event.

Job Mela under ASRLMS, Assam

The 5th Job Mela in the FY 2023-24 under ASRLMS, Assam was organised at the District Library Bongaigaon campus, wherein 437 candidates registered and 288 candidates (66 % of total registered candidates) were given Job Offer letters.

In the Job Mela, a total 23 Employers participated in which two employers took interviews in the online mode. Moreover, 10 Offer Letters were distributed to the candidates in the Job Mela by the CEO Zilla Parishad and District Development Commissioner of Bongaigaon district.

Haryana State Rural Livelihoods Mission (HSRLM) organises placement drive

Under DDU-GKY Scheme, Haryana State Rural Livelihoods Mission (HSRLM) organised a placement drive on 17th November 2023 in Village Dheen, District Ambala. 78 candidates from 2 project implementing agencies and 6 employers participated in the event.

TOT on 21st century employability skills, Andhra Pradesh

60 trainers completed three day TOT on 21st century employability skills in collaboration with Wadhavani foundation at Kurnool and Vizianagaram districts of Andhra Pradesh.

JS (Skills) remarked about the ToT that it is important to reskill and upskill our trainers for quality inputs to our candidates and congratulated AP for this workshop with Wadhwani Institute.

The JS (Skills) urged other states also to conduct.

Reaching out to the untapped potentials of Divyangjans

At the Blind People’s Association in Gujarat, a unique project under DDU-GKY, has been taken up. The CTSA officer of Gujarat who interacted with the candidates in the ongoing batch found that, they had a range of impairments/disabilities, particularly, Speech and Hearing Impairment and belongs to the poor families.

These candidates had not attend special schools; instead, they finished their formal education in conventional schools, which were not equipped to address special needs. Therefore, they don’t know how to interact via a “sign language”.

Though the PIA runs the specialised courses, it was difficult for them to train these candidates because they must first complete a brief course on basic communications via a sign language.

As part of commitment by NIRDPR to improve upon the status of these candidates through regular interactions and also the PIA which has to educate these set of candidates from scratch, it has been mandated that the candidates learn “Sign Language” initially. (The same has been shown in a video). If these basic skills are not there, they can never be made employable through any means.

For them, there is a lot to study, discover, and put into action.

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TRLM organises Placement Drive Programme for unplaced DDU-GKY candidates

Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) organized a Placement Drive Programme on 24th November 2023. The main purpose of the programme was to provide placement opportunities for unplaced candidates who underwent training under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY). The program was inaugurated by Dr. SankhaRaj Roy, Chief Operating Officer (S & P) of TRLM. The event was attended by candidates who had received training in different trades under DDU-GKY, Tripura. Total 3 employers participated in the programme and these were TATA Zudio, Creamstone Concept, and Yazaki India Pvt. Ltd. joined remotely to conduct interviews. A total of 71 candidates participated in the interviews. Out of the 71 candidates, 40 were successfully selected by the employers. The selected candidates will be placed in Hyderabad and Bangalore. This initiative seems to have effectively connected trained candidates with potential employers, leading to a significant number of placements. It reflects the commitment of TRLM towards enhancing livelihood opportunities for individuals through skill development and placement assistance.

In the series of Alumni Meets, a 3rd Meet was organised In Distt Mandi, Himachal

In the series of Alumni Meets, the a 3rd Meet was organised In Distt Mandi. More than 250 candidates with 4 PIAs with their parents participated. Many shared their success stories.

Anil Sharma CEO HPSRLM Response about the meet:

I believe this is the best platform that we provide to a newcomer.

Many candidates were getting remuneration @15,000 to 35,000 INR.

I feel proud to announce that placement in real terms have changed the lives of many candidates.

Lastly thanks to MoRD team for all the support without which this couldn’t have been possible.

Offer letter distribution and the Alumni meet organised by TNSRLM in the esteemed presence of Hon’ble Minister Shri Udhayanidhi Stalin at Chennai

An alumni meet that had witnessed an involvement of 1000 stakeholders was organized by the TNSRLM at Chennai. The delightful and most significant moment of the event was the offer letter distribution by the Shri Udhayanidhi Stalin, Hon’ble Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu, to the candidates who have their placement period in the succeeding months. There were a few cultural activities hosted, intended to exhibit the talent of the candidates in arts. The Meet was chaired by eminent personalities, notably the Principal secretary of Tamil Nadu, The CEO, TNSLRM, The ED, TNSRLM etc.

Participation of HMMU in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is the largest-ever outreach initiative of the Government of India. Planked on the vision of inclusive development, it has been a constant endeavour to ensure that the benefits of the government schemes reach all in every corner of the nation achieving 100% saturation. The Yatra marks a significant step in the achievement of this objective through outreach, information dissemination, and empowering citizens to become active stakeholders in the country’s development. HMMU participated in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra with an aim to generate awareness regarding Himayat scheme among Panchayats.

Raforce Inida DDU-GKY Training Academy Events, Kerala

Kerala Association For Rural Development Events

Constitution Day

Constitution day was celebrated in KARD Skill Academy, Kadakkal on 26th November, 2023. The constituent assembly of India adopted the constitution of India on 26th November, 2023 and 26th November is celebrated as “Constitution day”. The programmes started by reciting the constitution pledge. A quiz competition was held among the DDU-GKY trainees in connection with India and its constitution. The meeting was presided by KARD Skill Academy CEO Sri. Unni Kurup. The Centre head Smt. Sruthi delivered the welcome speech. Sri. Shanto Thomas (MIS), Sri. Vipin (IT Trainer), Sri. Krishna Prasad (Finance Head, KARD) and Sri. Abin (Placement officer) participated in the function.

National Unity Day

“National Unity Day” was celebrated in KARD Skill Academy on October 31st 2023. Ceremonial proceedings were inaugurated by KARD Skill Academy C.E.O Sri. Unni Kurup. The C.E.O spoke on the iron man, Sardar Vallabhai Patel. Academy centre head Smt. Sruthi.S presided the meeting. Quiz competition and Essay writing competition were held for the trainees focusing on freedom struggle and national integration. The Staffs and Trainees conducted a procession holding the banner of “National Unity Day”. The team marched towards the Government High School, Chingeli, Kadakkal.

Alumni meet organized by Kudumbashree District Mission, Kollam

DDU-GKY trainees and Staff of “KARD Skill Academy” were invited by Kudumbasree to participate in the Alumni meet held at Sree Narayana Samskarika Samuchayam, Kollam on 25th November, 2023. The trainees were given rehearsals for several days under the supervision of well-versed artists so as to make the participation perfect to the maximum extent. As a result the trainees could stage brilliant performances in all the cultural programmes they participated in. The participants performed Group song, Group dance, Classical dance and Fashion parade. Kudumbasree gave mementos and certificates to the trainees. The C.E.O Sri Unnikurup and Centre head Smt. Sruthi.S of KARD Skill Academy were also accompanying the team. KARD Skill Academy is a residential training centre under DDU-GKY. KARD Skill Academy is managed by Kerala Association for Rural Development (KARD).

Kerala Kudumbashree District Mission, Kollam Events

District Level DDU-GKY Alumni Meet ‘VAMOS 2.0’

Kudumbashree Kollam District Mission Organised District Level Alumni meet on 25th November 2023 at Sree Narayana Guru Samskarika Samuchayam, Ashramam, Kollam. A district level PIA meeting was organized for planning about the program . Main activities included:

  • More than 160 Alumni honored in this program
  • Success story Photo exhibition
  • Alumni and Parents Experience Sharing
  • Best Performing CDS in the FY 2022-23
  • Best Performing Block Coordinator in the FY 2022-23
  • Honored the 5 year completed DDU-GKY GP level CRPs
  • Creative DDU-GKY Advertisement Competition conducted among DDU-GKY Trainees
  • DDUGKY Project and its benefits related Reels competition conducted among SHG members and households
  • Cultural programme of DDU-GKY trainees
  • Motivational Class By Dr.Noful N
  • CDS Chairpersons, CDS Accountants, DDU-GKY CRPs, Kudumbashree Officials and Staffs, DDU-GKY Trainees, PIA Management and Staff, Media and Gust including around 550 Members participated in the Function

“ VAMOS 2.0 – ALUMNI MEET ” awarded “ 2nd Prize of  DDU- GKY Video Competition ” to CCTV Supervisor Students of Raforce Security Services Pvt Ltd / Raforce India Training Academy LLP   

Kerala Kudumbashree District Mission, Kollam was conducted Alumini Meet named as “VAMOS 2.0” for the Trainees who are Completed the Training and got best Placements under  Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) from Kollam district, Kerala on 19/11/2022.  Kollam District Mission selected and awarded 2nd Prize to  CCTV Supervisor Students of Raforce Security Services Private Limited / Raforce India Training Academy as  “DDU- GKY Video Competition” in DDU-GKY project. The students received award from the Kollam District Mission Coordinator Mr. VIMAL CHANDRAN R.

“ VAMOS 2.0 –  ALUMNI MEET   ”  various cultural programs performed by  Students of Raforce Security Services Pvt Ltd / Raforce India Training Academy LLP 

Kerala Kudumbashree District Mission, Kollam was conducted Alumini Meet named as “VAMOS 2.0” for the Trainees who are Completed the Training and got best Placements under  Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) from Kollam district, Kerala.  As part of this Alumini Meet various cultural programs performed by Students of Raforce Security Services Pvt Ltd and Kerala Association for Rural Development  

Raforce Security Services Pvt Ltd-CCTV Supervisor Student felicitated for the portraits presented to District collector of Kollam  and Executive Director of Kudumbashree State Mission (DDU-GKY), Kerala

Kerala Kudumbashree District Mission, Kollam was conducted Alumini Meet named as “VAMOS 2.0” for the Trainees who completed the Training and got best Placements under  Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) from Kollam district, Kerala on 25/11/2023. During this Alumini Meet event  Mr. Anoop, trainee of CCTV Supervisor batch  of Raforce India Training Academy felicitated Mr. DEVIDAS. N IAS, Kollam district Collector and  Mr.Jafar Malik IAS, Executive Director of Kudumbashree State Mission (DDU-GKY) Kerala with their portraits.  

Other Kerala News/ Events

Training program conducted in November 2023 by DDU-GKY RC, NIRDPR

In the month of Nov’23 7 training programs were conducted by NIRDPR, all programs were conducted in online mode. The programs were conducted on topics of Centre Management, Quality Management, Placement Procedure, Financial Procedure, PFMS and project Closure Process and PACE Orientation . Through these training 176 personnel were upskilled.

In these training programs, personnel majorly from the states of Bihar, Haryana, Nagaland, Kerala, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh and Mizoram attended.

Glimpses of Activities for the month

SUCCESS STORIES

Rishab Gupta Himayat placed trainee, being recognised for his effortless services in saving lives

It has always been a privilege in sharing the inspiring stories of Himayat placed candidates scaling ladder of success in their professions and being recognised by higher ups. One such story is of Rishab Gupta, a resident of District Jammu of UT of Jammu & Kashmir. He is living with his parents, two younger brothers and a younger sister. His father is a heart patient and has undergone many surgeries. He is the sole earning member in his family. Other two brothers provide home tuitions to few students to take care of their educational expenses.

Rishab was trained by PIA Apollo Medskills in domain Emergency Medical technician in a residential training center. His training period was stretched due to COVID 19 pandemic. On completion of his training and OJT, he was placed in BVG India in 108 Ambulance in June 2021. He got 2 increments since then. He was initially placed in Govt Hospital, Sarwal, Jammu and last year transferred to bigger hospital, Govt Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. He is taking care of his members, especially his medically ill father .He was very recently acknowledged for his tireless effort and valuable role in saving every life during challenging times. He was appreciated for his courage and strength by Medical Superintendent, Govt Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu and Director, Health Services, Jammu. He is serving in night shift in the hospital and also served in the legends cricket match hosted by UT of J&K wherein he got the chance to meet cricketers Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh.

Himayat placed female candidates captures Employee of the Month Achievement Board

Himayat trained placed girls (Muskan Devi (left), Shushu Devi (middle) & Jyoti Devi (right)) dominated the Achievement Board of the Employer Pizza Wings under the category “Employee of the Month”. Employer started its operations in May 2023, and since then Himayat candidates have proved that they are the best! Girls have joined the employer since May 2023. Pizza Wings have actually given them wings so that they can fly higher and achieve their ambitions which Himayat has framed.

Muskan Devi, 18, belongs to Amala Panchayat of Block Barnoti , District Kathua, J&K, Sushu Devi, 19, hails from NallaGhourian Panchayat of Block Ghordi, District Udhampur and Jyoti Devi, 19 , belongs to Jandror Panchayat of Block Ghordi, District Udhampur. The candidates had completed their training in the month of May 2023 in the residential training centre of PIA M/s ABM Enterprises in Jammu and got OJT cum Placement in Pizza Wings.

Four DDU girls at the airport leave for Dubai to start a new journey of their life, from Visan Hospitality Gurugram, DDU-GKY Manipur State

Four DDU girls at the airport leave for Dubai to start a new journey of their life. They have been selected by the Landmark Group who have a strong presence in the Middle East .

1. Ms Mori Devi Huirem – AED 1900

2. Ms Somirin Phinao – AED 1900

3. Ms Shagolsem Chingkheinganbi Chanu – AED 1900

4. Ms Niangdeinuam Jenny – AED 2010 ( she had work experience)

Plus 2 yrs work visa and flight tickets. Plus Medical Insurance ,LifeInsurance.

Journey for Livelihood… ASRLMs

51 numbers of candidates from DDU GKY GUWAHATI & Tezpur center have started their journey from Guwahati to Tirupur, Tamilnadu for their Placement.

Success story of Candidate: Sunisha

Sunisha is working at Ather showroom as part of Bajaj Finserv. Interacted with her as part of Tracer study

  • Salary 24000/ pm. 
  • Total Experience 1.5years. 
  • Trained at MGTES, Alappuzha, Kerala
  •  Course:  Account Executive

Success story of Candidate: Gaurav

Mr. Gaurav, he is a real product and brand of DDU-GKY. He may be a role model for others. How can anyone lift their career after a short term 03 months of vocation training program, once you feel loneliness, incompetence and discomfort. Mr.Gaurav s/o Shiv Kumar is specially abled and trained in Retail Associate job role under DDU-GKY in 2016. After completion of training he had joined Big Bazar as a Retail Associate in Patna on around one lakh per annum salary, he learned and retained the Job and right now he is earning more than four lakh per annum, as an Assistant Store Manager in Reliance Smart point.

Journey Towards Livelihood

Total of 22 candidates started their Journey to Join their Job in “THE LITTL EARTH GROUP ” Ooty, Tamil Nadu Trained under F&B Service Assistant from JIS FOUNDATION.

20 Candidates are going for OJT cum Placement from batch 9. DDU-GKY Meghalaya. – PIA Grameen Sneh

Job Locations :Banglore 10, Goa 2, Pune 3, Karjat : 2, Mumbai : 3

Insee Jan: A strong determined woman, scaling new heights of success!

Insee Jan is a brilliant and hardworking girl hailing from Shishtergam, Dooru, Distt. Anantnag, coming from a poor family living with her parents and siblings, her father being a farmer by profession trying hard to meet and fulfill the needs of his family comprising of two daughters and a son, Insee Jan being an elder child of her father was always in search of opportunities to become an independent person and support her family too, as she was aware about the hardships that her father faced. She heard about Himayat and decided to enroll herself in a course in Hospitality, after completing the course she got placed at Hotel Green Lords Pahalgam as a guest service attendant in F&B department and worked there for 3 months and later on joined Hotel Radisson Pahalgam with a CTC of Rs 11,000 including PF. Recently she has been awarded with Employee of the Month award by HR Head of Radisson Hotel.

Contributors

  • Sumeet Mahajan, J&K
  • Sunil Kumar Padhy ,Tripura
  • Aswin Ramachandran, Kerala
  • Aparna TP, Tamil Nadu
  • Abhishek Jairaj Guria, T&D
  • Pratik Kumar, Gujarat