Operation Skill Guard: Unveiling Corruption in Kerala's DDU-GKY Scheme
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) in Kerala launched 'Operation Skill Guard' to address irregularities in the DDU-GKY scheme. Raids revealed fund misappropriation and fraudulent practices. Agencies allegedly claimed fake admissions and jobs, with some officials colluding in the discrepancies. The ongoing operation aims to eradicate corruption in the skills program.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Thiruvananthapuram | Updated: 16-02-2026 12:27 IST | Created: 16-02-2026 12:27 IST
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The Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) initiated a sweeping crackdown on Monday, targeting irregularities within the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) scheme.
Raids were carried out at 62 locations, including 47 agencies, underscoring systemic corruption and fund misallocation.
Allegations reveal agencies falsified training and employment credentials, with officials allegedly abetting these violations. The VACB's 'Operation Skill Guard' continues the fight against entrenched malpractices.
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