DDU-GKY 2.0 skill training batches for rural youth start in October 2026

What happened

The Ministry of Rural Development will begin training batches across most states and UTs from October 2026. Around 2,015 batches are expected to cover about 70,000 rural youth in 24 states and UTs. Courses run 3 to 12 months.

Why it may matter

• Results or an outcome have been published, so there may be something to check or act on.
• Useful if you are trying to find an internship or get a job.
• Affects students in India.