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Government Schemes 20 September 2026 · Event date: 19 September 2026
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Ministry of Rural Development to Commence DDU-GKY 2.0 Training Batches Across Most States/UTs from October 2026

The Ministry of Rural Development will commence DDU-GKY 2.0 training batches across most States and UTs from October 2026. Review meetings covered 14 States and UTs in the first phase, where 1,164 batches involving 34,920 rural youth will start training. The scheme targets poor rural youth for placement-linked skill training lasting 3 to 12 months.

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This press release is relevant for competitive exam candidates studying government schemes, ministry initiatives, rural development policies, and skill-training programs under central governance.

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In Simple Words

The Ministry of Rural Development is launching DDU-GKY 2.0 training batches across most States and UTs starting in October 2026. Initial reviews involved 14 States and UTs, setting 1,164 batches for 34,920 rural youth out of a sanctioned target of 3,57,112 by December 2027.

DDU-GKY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme providing placement-linked skill training ranging from 3 to 12 months for poor rural youth. The DDU-GKY 2.0 Integrated Portal facilitates digital monitoring, and regional workshops are scheduled in October 2026 at Shillong, Vijayawada, Mumbai, and Dharamshala to guide Project Implementing Agencies.

Key Points

  • DDU-GKY 2.0 training batches start from October 2026 across most States/UTs.
  • First phase reviewed 14 States/UTs including Odisha, Bihar, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh.
  • 1,164 batches with 34,920 rural youth will start training in October 2026.
  • Sanctioned target for the 14 reviewed States/UTs is 3,57,112 rural youth by 31st December 2027.
  • DDU-GKY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme providing placement linked skill training.
  • Training duration varies from 3 months to 12 months.
  • Targets allocated to all 31 participating States/UTs for the 2-year period 2026-28.
  • Regional workshops for PIAs scheduled in Shillong, Vijayavada, Mumbai, and Dharamshala in October 2026.

Exam Angle

Ministry
Ministry of Rural Development
Scheme Name
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya- Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 2.0
Training Start Date
October 2026
Training Duration
3 months to 12 months

A. The duration of the training varies from 3 months to 12 months.

Source: Press Information Bureau

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