- Offers free, short-term skill training to artisans and workers in traditional trades.
- Provides a daily training stipend of ₹400 during the course.
- Gives successful trainees a free toolkit, such as a sewing machine, along with a certificate and ID card.
- Helps trained artisans sell their products online through an e-catalogue linked to the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
- Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board Phone Number: 011-20837093
- Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board Email: md-dkvib.delhi@nic.in
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Summary of the Scheme
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| Name of Scheme | Delhi Khadi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (DKKVY) |
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| Beneficiary | Eligible Delhi residents, including artisans, workers, school and college dropouts, and individual entrepreneurs. |
| Nodal Agency | Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board (DKVIB). |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme |
| Mode of Apply | Online through the DKVIB website. |
Delhi Khadi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (DKKVY)
Many skilled artisans and workers in Delhi have years of practical experience but no formal certification, no tools of their own, and limited access to markets. The Delhi Khadi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (DKKVY), run by the Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board (DKVIB), offers free short-term skill training with a daily stipend, certification, and market support. The Delhi Government notified the scheme on 29 March 2026, and it took effect on 30 March 2026 on publication in the Official Gazette.
Scheme at a Glance
- Training duration: 12 days (96 hours), with 8 hours of training daily, for the tailoring trade
- Stipend: ₹400 per day plus a free one-time meal, which can total about ₹4,800 over 12 days, subject to training and payment conditions
- Active trade so far: DKVIB has started active training only for tailoring, including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and plans to add other trades over time
Key Benefits
- Free skill development and upskilling
- Skill assessment and certification, plus the Chief Minister’s certificate and ID card on successful completion
- Free sewing machine toolkit under the RPL component, as applicable
- Digital literacy training, product development, branding, and participation in trade fairs
- E-catalogue support to list products on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
- Awareness about banking and financial inclusion
Training Areas
- Self-employed tailor
- Pattern master
- Fashion clothing production (khadi and handloom apparel)
- Merchandiser
- Documentation executive
- IT help desk attendant
- Upskilling and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), including sewing machine toolkits
- Exposure visits
- Other job roles identified by DKVIB for reviving khadi and village industries
Who Can Apply?
- A resident of Delhi for at least 5 years, with an Aadhaar card
- Artisans, workers, school and college dropouts, and individual entrepreneurs
- Open to General, SC, ST, OBC, Minority, Women, EWS, and PwD categories
- Meeting the NSDC and MSDE qualification requirements for the selected programme
- Willing to take part in the training
- Self-certification may be needed for caste, disability, or EWS claims
Documents Required
- Recent photograph
- Aadhaar card (bring a self-attested photocopy and the original for verification at admission)
- Proof of Delhi residence and self-certification of 5 years’ residence
- PAN card
- e-Shram ID, if registered
- Bank passbook front page or cancelled cheque, and bank account details
- Educational qualification details
How to Apply
Applications are online through the DKVIB website.
- Visit the DKVIB portal and find the DKKVY application link on the homepage or under Notifications.
- Click “Apply Now” to open the scheme’s Google Form.
- Fill in the form carefully. It has roughly 30 fields.
- Select an authorised training centre from the list in the form.
- Upload your documents, including your photograph and proof of Delhi residence.
- Review and submit, and keep your application reference details.
- Watch the DKVIB website for selection status and your centre’s name, address, and schedule.
Applicants already registered on e-Shram or through a Common Service Centre may also be included through the designated registration process.
Training Centres
Centres are spread across Delhi, including ATDC centres at Andrews Ganj, R.K. Puram, Okhla, Jahangirpuri, Uttam Nagar, Molarband, Madanpur Khadar, Meethapur, and Karkardooma, along with several Wazir Skill Development Centres in areas such as Bawana, Khanpur, Karala, and Raghubir Nagar. The full list with addresses appears in the application form.
What Next?
After training, those who want to start or expand their own unit can look at DKVIB’s separate Delhi Mukhyamantri Swavlamban Rozgar Yojana, a loan scheme for artisans and entrepreneurs.
Contact
Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board
Phone: 011-20837093
Email: md-dkvib.delhi@nic.in