To study the factors of motivation to attend training under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDUGKY

The government of India has taken several initiatives for skill development among rural youth
through Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya
Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) schemes. In this context, the impact of the PMKVY
and DDU-GKY initiatives of the government has to be studied as a huge sum of money is
involved in the implementation of the scheme. The present study examines the factors of
motivation to attend training under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDUGKY) in Jalgaon Taluka of
Maharashtra state. The study concluded that the factors that motivated trainees to attend
PMKVY are Secured feelings, Self-confidence, Helpful governmental schemes, Start own
business, and Personal income. The top five factors that motivated trainees to attend DDUGKY
are Helpful governmental schemes, Increase family income, Self-confidence, Personal income,
and Start an own business.