Photo: Press Information Bureau (English releases)70,000 Rural Youth to Begin Skill Training Under DDU-GKY 2.0 Across States/UTs from October 2026
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This initiative aims to provide placement linked skill training to around 70,000 poor rural youth across multiple states, which can impact employment opportunities in rural areas.
The Ministry of Rural Development is preparing to launch a new phase of its vocational training initiative, known as DDU GKY 2.0. This upcoming program aims to provide specialized job training to seventy thousand young individuals residing in rural regions throughout various states and union territories. The nationwide rollout is officially scheduled to commence in October of 2026. This large scale educational effort is designed to enhance employment prospects for participants living outside major urban centers, equipping them with practical capabilities for the modern workforce through structured learning initiatives directed by government authorities.
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme in India designed to provide skill training and placement opportunities to rural youth.
- •The rollout of training batches by participating states and union territories.
- •Target allocations to Project Implementing Agencies ahead of the deadlines.
- •Progress on youth mobilization and the commencement of courses.