About Sagarmala DDU GKY

Sagarmala DDU-GKY Project is the Skill Development and Placement initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and Ministry of Ports, Shipping and waterways (MoPSW) Government of India. The scheme focuses on catering to the occupational aspirations of rural youth and enhancing their skills for employment.

Sagarmala a flagship programme of Ministry of shipping joins hands with Ministry of Rural Development supporting Sagarmala DDU GKY, a Skill Development project for Maritime and Coastal areas under Skill India campaign. This project is Implemented by Tamil nadu State Rural Livelihood Mission (TNSRLM). Under this programme, youths in the coastal areas of our country are given skill training as India being a globally leading supplier of skilled youth.

AMET Deemed to be University, Chennai a premier Maritime Educational Institute is identified under this programme to conduct Skill development Training courses at AMET Chennai Port Multi Skill Development Centre

Chief Executive officer – Dr. N. Manoharan
Project Head – Theres D Jaison

Features of Sagarmala DDU GKY

Enable Poor and Marginalized to Access Benefits
• Demand led skill training at no cost to the rural poor

Inclusive Program Design
• Mandatory coverage of socially disadvantaged groups

Shifting Emphasis from Training to Career Progression
• Pioneers in providing incentives for job retention, career progression and foreign placements

Greater Support for Placed Candidates
• Post-placement support, migration support and alumni network

Proactive Approach to Build Placement Partnerships
• Guaranteed Placement for at least 70% trained candidates

Enhancing the Capacity of Implementation Partners
• Nurturing new training service providers and developing their skills

Standards-led Delivery
• All program activities are subject to Standard Operating Procedures that are not open to interpretation by local inspectors. All inspections are supported by geo-tagged, time stamped videos/photographs.

Beneficiary Eligibility
• Rural / Urban Youth:18 - 35 Yrs
• SC / ST / Women / PVTG / PWD: upto 45 Yrs

Candidate Entitlements Under Sagarmala DDU GKY

1. All candidates will receive training at free of cost.
2. All residential trainees will be given free boarding and lodging.
3. Candidates who complete their training and get placed will receive post placement support of
   • Rs.1000 per month for 2 months for the Placement within District of domicile
   • Rs.1000 per month for 3 months for the Placement within State of domicile
   • Rs.1000 per month for 6 months for the Placement outside State of domicile
4. All candidates will get uniform within one month of training duration.
   • One pair in case of 3 month or 6 month course
   • Two pairs in case of 9 month or 12 month course
5. All candidates will get DDU-GKY Skills Training Certificate on completion of training.
6. All candidates will receive training material free of cost including work books, note books and other study materials.
7. At the time of placement, candidate will be given a Preliminary Offer Letter from the PIA which lists down the expected remuneration and terms and conditions of employment. The candidate will receive this before leaving his/her native place for the job.

Courses Details

Districts:- Tiruvallur and Tuticorin

Training Centre Location:- AMET - Chennai Port Multi Skill Development Centre EDLB, North Annexe Building, Rajaji Salai, Chennai -1

Contact:- 044 - 2957 0451 / 91761 76299 / 91761 76599