This manual of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is a handbook provided to the various functionaries for the implementation of the DDU-GKY. The starting point of the manual is the guidelines and the related policy documents. The manual is an outcome of a number of discussions held in National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR),Hyderabad and other places involving different stakeholders at various levels. In addition, consultations were also held with experts in different areas who are not part of the programme but are keen to ensure its success.