Date of Conferral

2-13-2025

Degree

Ph.D.

School

Public Policy and Administration

Advisor

Lynn Wilson

Abstract

India’s Poverty Profile revealed that over 65% of the poor reside in rural areas. This study examined the effectiveness of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) skill development program in alleviating poverty in Uttar Pradesh, India. Guided by Sen’s capability approach, a quantitative cross-sectional design employing logistic regression analyzed the relationships of candidate qualifications and trade categories, predicting the likelihood of successful job placement. The study analyzed 4,789 randomly selected cases from 14 high-poverty districts in DDU-GKY’s database. The job placement rate within cases was 28.2%, with 71.8% not placed. Candidate qualification significantly predicted the likelihood of job placement, but only for cases with a below eighth-grade education or eighth-grade education. Trade Category placement did not significantly predict placement. These findings provide policymaker insights to refine vocational programs aligning with labor market demands, potentially improving social and economic conditions. The results underscore that gaining market-oriented skills provides a more sustainable route to poverty alleviation for two education levels using the DDU-GKY program. Positive social change is evident by providing evidence-based insights for developing effective skill-building programs for basic education level participants, empowering these individuals, and strengthening their communities. Ongoing commitment to advancing vocational education is crucial to meet changing workforce needs, providing lasting solutions to poverty, and enhancing overall quality of life for individuals and their communities.

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