Anand Gaurav – A journey doing us proud
“Raghaw Sir!” At the corridors of the famous Medanta Hospital in Patna, someone called out to Raghaw and greeted him warmly. As a tall young man removed his mask and smiled through his beard to Raghaw, a bewildered Raghaw asked him: “Who are you? How do you know me?” “Sir, I am Anand, you had guided and motivated me during your inspection visit to the DDU-GKY training center and praised me for my good performance”…he jogged his memory which went way back to 2018. Anand could instantly recognise Raghaw, who is posted as Asst Director from DDU-GKY RC, NIRDPR to Bihar as CTSA.
Anand Gaurav who hails from a farming family from Vaishali, Bihar was trained as a Dialysis Technician from Apollo Medskills Ltd way back in December 2018, is now working in the Healthcare Department (Dialysis) of the Medanta Hospital, Patna and is currently earning 30,000 INR a month. He has been progressing in his career over the years.
He could also complete his higher studies over these years as he had passed his 12th class when joining DDU-GKY. “I am very impressed with the DDU-GKY program and hope that this scheme will be helpful to many a deserving youth of our country”. Anand told Raghaw amidst his excitement. We have yet to ask Raghaw whether his nagging knee pain got completely transformed into a swelling pride after this incident. We felt so, on reading his post in our work group.
At the end of the day, and yes when the day breaks, it is such heartwarming stories and encounters that give us what is a holy grail for many in this world – job satisfaction..
– Team Kaushal Samachar, DDU-GKY RC, NIRDPR
SIRD Meghalaya opens DDU-GKY Migration Support Centre in Guwahati, Assam
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY), Migration Support Centre established by the State Institute of Rural Development of Meghalaya, at Zoo Road, Guwahati, Assam was formally inaugurated by Shri A.T. Mondal, Hon’ble Minister I/c Community & Rural Development, Meghalaya on 30th of May, 2023. Shri A.T. Mondal, Hon’ble Minister I/c Community & Rural Development, Meghalaya, Shri S.C Sadhu, IAS, Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Community & Rural Development, Meghalaya, Smti. Tenzing Choesang, Regional Representative (MoRD), graced the function along with Smti. Sanme R. Marak, MCS, State Programme Director, State Institute of Rural Development, Meghalaya & Shri Jagdish Chandra Lohani, Chief Operating Officer, DDU-GKY, State Institute of Rural Development, Meghalaya along with representatives from NIRDPR, Meghalaya SIRD officials, representatives from Assam SRLM, the project implementing agencies of Meghalaya and the candidates undergoing training in DDU-GKY.
The event commenced with a warm welcome and opening remarks from Smt. Sanme R. Marak, MCS, State Programme Director of State Institute of Rural Development, Meghalaya, emphasizing the MSC’s vision and its role in providing support to the candidates of DDU-GKY, Meghalaya.
ii)Felicitation of Shri S.C Sadhu, IAS, Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Community & Rural
Development, Meghalaya
iii)Felicitation of Smti. Tenzing Choesang, Regional Representative (MoRD)
The placed candidates shared their individual experiences, especially the female candidates on how they overcame social barriers to succeed and also motivated other trainees to emulate the same.
Speaking on the occasion Smt. Tenzing Choesang representative from the Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India lauded the efforts of DDU-GKY Meghalaya for opening the MSC and said that the State is amongst the few States of the NE region who are continuously engaged in organising the support activities such as Job Mela, Alumni meet, Industry meet etc. which are not only a part of the DDU-GKY mandate but also important for the welfare of the target groups – the rural youth.
Hon’ble Secretary, C&RD Department, Govt. of Meghalaya, Shri, S.C. Sadhu congratulated Meghalaya SIRD for taking this initiative and hoped that the Centre will benefit the actual target group the rural youth and asked the officials to achieve the goal of the MSC by spreading awareness amongst the target group to take advantage of the MSC.
Hon’ble Minister I/c Community & Rural Development, Meghalaya expressed his happiness on the initiative taken by DDU-GKY Meghalaya for the welfare of the rural youth and hoped that the centre should not only act as a transit point but also be developed as a counselling centre for the youth of the State who are venturing out in search of employment to various parts of the country. This will help the youth to get acclimatized with various factors faced by them such as hostile climate, different food habits and to adapt to different socio-economic conditions.
The MSC will provide assistance to rural youths associated with DDU-GKY in various ways like providing them accommodation, alumni support, counselling, access to information and others. The MSC will also extend support by helping youths in emergency like situation. MSC will also help the youths for connecting with the family and also provide access to departmental coordination.
The programme concluded with the COO, DDU-GKY, SIRD, Meghalaya proposing a vote of thanks.
Jharkhand: District-level sensitisation workshops on DDU-GKY conducted
District-level sensitisation workshops on DDU-GKY conducted in all the districts where all the Public Representatives, Collectors and other stakeholders participated to create a buzz for the scheme.
Flag off event Celebration, Himachal Pradesh
Flag off event was celebrated at IIAE, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh in presence of Deputy Director, DRDA Hamirpur and BDO Hamirpur along with Mission Managers from HPSRLM. During the Flag off event, the officials of the DRDA distributed offer letters to the DDU-GKY candidates. The DDU-GKY candidates also performed traditional Nati Dance (Traditional Folk Dance of HP) during the celebration, the glimpses of which can be seen below.
A Day at Geological Survey of India for DDU-GKY, Himachal Pradesh Candidates
Maa Saraswati Educational Trust, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh organised a one day field visit at the Geological Survey of India, Sirmaur, HP, where the candidates were taught the basic geology of Himachal, minerals, natural disasters, glacial surveys and so on.
During the visit a few activities like Quiz rounds and treasure hunts were organised by the Geological survey of India for the DDU-GKY candidates in which the candidates participated and won prizes meritoriously. The officials of the Geological Survey of India distributed awards to the candidates
International Earth Day a celebration and awareness drive was organised by DR. ITM Pvt. Ltd at the DDU-GKY centre in Patiala, Punjab
On the occasion of International Earth Day a celebration and awareness drive was organised by DR. ITM Pvt, Ltd at the DDU-GKY centre in Patiala, Punjab. During the event the candidates made posters and slogans on the importance of protecting Mother Earth.
Field Visit at Snakkers for Shrimati Jwala Devi Memorial Trust Candidates, Punjab
Shrimati Jwala Devi memorial Trust arranged a one day field visit of the DDU-GKY candidates at Snakkers outlet. The main aim of the visit was to provide candidates with exposure to workplace. The candidates even worked there for a day in order to gain some valuable insights.
DDU-GKY Candidates of IIAE Educational Society, Ludhiana, Punjab celebrate Environment Day
DDU-GKY Candidates of IIAE Educational Society, Ludhiana, Punjab celebrated Environment Day by Planting trees. On the occasion, more than 50 saplings were planted by the candidates and pledged to ensure the growth of the sapling. An awareness drive was also organised by the candidates in the TC.
Vanquishing the apprehensions…Mercy and Darshana DDU-GKY Candidates, Groom India Salon and Spa Pvt. Ltd, Chennai
“The clouds are seen so high and we do think that we should reach that high. Yes we are galloping towards our goal and it’s high time for us to accelerate” – says Mercy and Darshana (DDU-GKY Candidates, Groom India Salon and Spa Pvt.Ltd, Chennai)
There had been a time when we thought that we are never going to witness a life with glory. But here we are with all the insecurities fought with a sword of determination and shield of perseverance. We have always been fascinated by beauty and beauty products. We do always think of becoming someone who can have tremendous opportunities in the beauty field. So we enrolled in the Hair dresser course offered by the scheme DDU-GKY.
At first, it was a state of uncertainty. The need to earn money and come out of the family distress, propelled us to take this decision which seemed a practical one.
We do feel delighted all the time whenever we are asked to be in the practical sessions. We never felt the strain to learn this course since it offered us a very peaceful and positive environment. We do believe that more than theoretical knowledge it is the practical knowledge that articulates someone’s caliber. The knowledge derived from this course is abundant to be an entrepreneur with own resources built up, the idea about which some of us have already thought of. We had sessions throughout on pedicure, manicure, hair styling, nail arts. Minute things have to be taken care of vigilantly when the services are done since it impacts the quality of the outcome.
We are grateful to our trainers who had devised effective methodologies to impart us the practical knowledge about the course. The immense support by the center staff is always to be remembered. The significance of this course is its long term feasibility. We also will undergo the pain of bidding good bye to our friends along with whom we learned, grew and upskilled together. But above all it’s the life that needs to be nurtured with viable decisions.
“We have deep sense of gratitude to DDU-GKY that gifted us a ray of hope and will always be working to accomplish the desired goals set by us to grab a feasible livelihood.”
Alumni meet- ALEAP DDU-GKY, Kerala
Visiting to a place which shaped us and paved the way to financial independence is always a cherished moment. So we decided to organize an ALUMNI MEET and FOOD FEST for all the previous students of ALEAP DDU-GKY on the same day of International Nurses day May 12.
The gathering started with inauguration ceremony by lighting the lamp followed by felicitations, certificate distributions for the alumni who completed one year of placement successfully followed by various cultural programmes Food fest and Alumni meet was a big hit.
The team effort put on by both students and staff with decorations, setting counters, maintaining discipline and so on was evident and totally admirable.
Arogaya Jagratha 2k23-ALEAP DDU-GKY, Kerala
Arogyaja Jagratha 2K23 is a program by Kudumbashree Mission and was implemented in every Kudumbsree running organization to highlight the importance that a healthy environment can keep us healthy. ALEAP DDU-GKY participated in this program actively by giving awareness to the public, cleaning every classroom, labs, mess, washrooms and cleaning the premises of the centre with the joint effort of both students and staff.
International Nurses Day-May12 at ALEAP DDU-GKY, Kerala
International Nurses day is observed annually on 12 May to commemorate the efforts of Florence nightingale. To honor the nurses around the globe and their profession, ALEAP DDU-GKY observed International Nurses day on May 12 by conducting rally, flash mob with a strong awareness message of the importance of nursing profession and blood donation camp where we were able to collect even the rare blood groups. It is quite appreciable that many people including students and staff came forward to donate blood as frontline warriors.
Dharmagiri St. Joseph’s Hospital DDU-GKY, Kerala students celebrate World Autism Awareness Day
Dharmagiri St. Joseph’s Hospital DDU-GKY students celebrated WORLD AUTISM AWARNESS DAY on April 2nd 2023. This year, the theme for World Autism Awareness Day was “Transforming the narrative: Contributions at home, at work, in the arts and in policymaking.” 46 students from GDA Advanced batch presented different topics related to Autism and also conducted an awareness class regarding Importance of Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day, What is Autism etc.
Dharmagiri St. Joseph’s Hospital DDU-GKY, Kerala students celebrate International Nurses Day
International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world on 12thMay. This year the theme was “Our nurses Our Future”. We DDU-GKY Dharmagiri St. Joseph’s Hospital GDA students celebrated Nurses Day meaningfully. Nowadays verbal and physical violence against health care workers is increasing. Students presented the current issue against the healthcare workers through a skit. They presented a motivational mime and inspirational drawings.
Waste Free New Kerala Campaign by 2023 Dharmagiri St. Joseph’s Hospital
It is everybody’s responsibility and one should keep themselves and their surroundings clean and hygienic. It also brings good and positive thoughts in the mind which slows down the occurrence of diseases. DDU-GKY Dharmagiri St. Joseph’s Hospital organized Cleanliness Drive as a part of WASTE FREE NEW KERALA CAMPAIGN on 6th May 2023. The main purpose of this programme was to create awareness among the students regarding Cleanliness and its benefits. Under this programme, all DDU-GKY students took initiative to clean the whole area of Dharmagiri St. Joseph’s Hospital, DDU-GKY training center and students hostel area, even DDU-GKY staff were an essential part of this drive .
Orientation Programme on 31.05.2023 to ESMACO Training Centre, Dream City, Pattikad, Thrissur, Kerala
As a part of work readiness module and to get an insight about the job role of the Customer Service Executives at ESAF Multi State Agro Co-Operative Society (ESMACO), where the students are likely to be placed, 25 BFSI Students of Batch-09 (Phase-VI) undergoing class room training at ESAF DDU-GKY Centre, Chiyyaram was sent for one day Orientation Programme on 31.05.2023 to ESMACO Training Centre, Dream City, Pattikad, Thrissur.
Kerala Association for Rural Development: Waste-free new Kerala
In order to become a part of “Waste free new Kerala campaign” the students of DDU-GKY in Kard Skill Academy, Kadakkal gathered together at the Campus premise today at 9.30 am. Kadakkal Grama Panch member Mr.Venukumaran Nair inaugurated the campaign. Kerala Association for Rural Development Chairman Dr. Nadakkal Sasi gave a detailed narration on the importance of keeping our surroundings neat and tidy. Thereafter the students started to clean the campus premises by removing plastic bottles and other wastes. They removed the weeds around the campus and demonstrated the beauty of cleanliness.
“Malinya Muktham Nava Keralam” campaign of Kerala State Government and Kudumbashree with DDU-GKY Trainees of Raforce Security Services Private Limited
“MALINYA MUKTHAM NAVA KERALAM” campaign organized by Kerala State Government and Kudumbashree, as a part of this campaign DDU-GKY trainees of the batches CCTV Supervisor – MEP/Q7104 and Guest Service Executive (Front Office ) – THC/Q0109 of Raforce Security Services Private Limited / Raforce India Training Academy participated and organized Area Cleaning, Plastic segregation and also gave on ground training on the usage of Chemical in sanitation and processing of Wet/Dry waste on 06/05/2023.
STATE LEVEL EVENTS, KERALA
Arogya Jagratha-Cleaning Campaign by Kudumbashree
PIA Reviews and IEC Launch
Training for MIS & Q-Team by CTSA
Placement initiatives at Himayat, J&K
Himayat Mission Management Unit always encourages its Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) to take placement related initiatives which may result in better Himayat trained-placed candidate’s retention at workplace, better exposure of industry /market place, culture and better career progression. These candidates were trained in domains like, Assistant Fashion Designer and Food & Beverage Service Associate and had been provided placements in Baddi/Karnal/New Delhi in organizations like, AURO WEAVING MILLS (a unit of VARDHMAN Textiles Pvt Ltd Himachal Pradesh) and Barbeque Nation Hospitality Pvt Ltd (Haryana/New Delhi). Trainers and Quality Team of PIA visited the candidates at their work locations with an aim to motivate them and for better retention.
Training program conducted by NIRDPR Resource Persons in the month of May 2023
In the month on May’23 total 05 training were conducted, of which 03 training was conducted in offline mode at Gujarat & remaining were done in online mode. The training were conducted on Quality Management, Financial Procedure and Kaushal Bharat Modules. The total participants for these training were 156.
Kaushal Bharat News
KB refresher cum handholding session on all Modules for officials of Gujarat SRLM & PIAs of the state was held on 17th May’23 at Gujarat as requested by Gujarat SRLM. In this training total 29 SRLMs/ PIAs officials were trained.
In Collaboration with CPGS&DE, a Management Development Program for Senior & Middle Level Officials of SRLM working in DDU-GKY program was organized by DDU-GKY RC at NIRDPR on 8th – 12th May’23.
DDU-GKY Resource Cell in collaboration with CPGS&DE conducted a five day Management Development Programme (MDP) for Senior & Middle Level Manager of SRLMs working in DDU-GKY program from 8th – 12th May’23 at NIRDPR. The purpose of this management development program was to induce a collective managerial growth mindset in personnel looking after DDU-GKY program at various levels in the SRLMs.
20 officials (DPMs/ PE) from Jharkhand SRLM attended this MDP program. The Most officials were SPM or PM at SRLM attended the program. The major subject that were covered in this workshop were –
- Strategic Management of Anti-Poverty Programme
- Gender Sensitization
- Leadership Excellence and Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Data analytics and Analysis of Big Data
- Digital Media Applications
- Psychosocial Issues and Work life Balance
- Case studies and Good Practices in Skilling Programmes
- Sensitization on Transgender
- Marketing of DDUGKY programme
- Team Building and Conflict Management
- Vulnerable and Strategies to deal with vulnerable groups
- Field visit to Companies practicing good skilling modules
Glimpses of Activities of the month by DDU-GKY RC, NIRDPR
1. 5- days Management Development Workshop for Senior & Middle Level Manager of SRLM working in DDU-GKY program
ii) Exposure Visit to GMR Skill Development Centre
2. Training on Quality Management, Financial Procedure-PFMS & Kaushal Bharat held on 16th,17th & 18th May’23
3.PACE Course Navigation Session
Success Stories
PAWAN’s Journey
Pawan started his career in the Medical field after completion of Training from DDU-GKY in Bihar. He has been working for 5 Years in Delhi, with an initial salary of 8000 Rupees/Month and now he is earning 27,000 Rupees/Month. He Belongs to Siwan District in Bihar.
Pinki is our Rockstar
Pinki from Quess DDU-GKY Yamuna Nagar center working in Burger King Ropar (Punjab) got the best employee of the month award.
Placement News from Bihar:
DDU-GKY program has many success stories of economic empowerment across India, the recent success note comes from the state of Bihar wherein the PIA Rooman Technology Pvt Ltd, a Bangalore based organisation has trained and placed 83 girl candidates in the trade of FTCP & FTNS in an MNC Schneider Electric, Hyderabad on FSP model.
The girl candidates have been placed at a CTC of I 14181 inclusive of statutory benefits of PF, ESIC and Insurance. The company also offers subsidised meal at the rate of 10 rupees and free transportation to all girls from their residence to company office. All candidates also have facility of inhouse free medical facility and internal career progression platform as per their respective performance. The same PIA has also placed 52 male candidates in Bangalore with another MNC Team lease Ltd. at a CTC of 18846 on FSP model inclusive of statutory benefits such as PF, ESIC, LTA and insurance benefits.
All the candidates were placed in the month of March 2023 and are very happy to have secured direct employment in formal sector. The PIA and candidates are thankful to Aajeevika Bihar for their support and timely guidance for successful completion of the training program and employment.
Placement news from Madhya Pradesh
32 candidates from the automobile sector from the PIA RNK Educational Society, Jadabpur, Madhya Pradesh joined Voltas and Lumax industry at Ahmedabad, Gujarat with a salary of 16,000 INR as CTC.
18 candidates have been placed at Flipkart, Farrukhnagar, Salary-13,724/-.PIA- Reckers Automation India Pvt Ltd. Training Trade- Logistics Designation- Packers.
37 candidates trained under DDU-GKY Madhya Pradesh SRLM placed in Gujarat
17 candidates from PIA Lotus Beauty of logistics trade joined Amazon at Ahmedabad location with salary of 11800 CTC and 20 candidates from PIA Yug Shakti from SMO trade joined Welpun Anjar with salary of 12800 CTC .
19 candidates trained under DDU-GKY scheme Madhya Pradesh flew from Bhopal to Chennai to join the organization Flipkart with salary of INR 14500 .
The candidates have been trained by PIA Shri Shiddhivinayak and Quess Corp Ltd. Candidates travelled via flight sponsored by employer Flipkart and placement supported by Quess Corp.
Kaushal Samachar team and MP SRLM wish all the best to candidates for their bright future.
Placement News From Jammu and Kashmir
