VACB Launches 'Operation Skill Guard' Across Kerala to Probe DDU-GKY Irregularities

• The VACB initiated a statewide raid, 'Operation Skill Guard', targeting irregularities in the DDU-GKY scheme.
• Raids are underway at 62 locations, including 47 project implementing agencies, the state implementation office, and 14 district offices.
• Allegations include misappropriation of funds by agencies claiming admissions without training, and producing fake job documents.
• Officials at district and state levels are suspected of colluding in these irregularities, releasing funds to non-compliant agencies.
• Further allegations involve sanctioning projects without verifying infrastructure and agencies falsely projecting staff as trainees.