October 2026: 70,000 rural youth set for placement-linked training under DDU-GKY 2.0
Around 70,000 rural youth across 24 States and Union Territories are expected to begin skill training under DDU-GKY 2.0 from October 2026. The Ministry of Rural Development said 2,015 batches are planned, with training linked to employment opportunities. The scheme covers courses lasting three to 12 months, aligned with the National Skill Qualification Framework. States must complete target…
By October 2026, a staggering 70,000 rural youth from across 24 Indian states and union territories will commence skill training under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 2.0. This initiative, announced by the Ministry of Rural Development, aims to provide placement-linked skill development opportunities to the country's economically disadvantaged rural communities.
The program, which will span two years from 2026 to 2028, is set to roll out 2,015 batches, each focused on equipping participants with industry-relevant skills through public-private partnership mode. The Ministry has tasked states and union territories with expediting the allocation process and ensuring that training batches commence within the stipulated timelines, with target allocations to Project Implementation Agencies (PIAs) needing to be finalized by October 31, 2026.
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