UP Launches 'Kaushal Setu' And 'Kaushal Sarathi' Portals To Digitise Skill Training For Youth

Published 22 July 2026 · india

UP Launches 'Kaushal Setu' And 'Kaushal Sarathi' Portals To Digitise Skill Training For Youth Published By, Last Updated: July 22, 2026, 21:44 IST Kapil Dev

UP Launches 'Kaushal Setu' And 'Kaushal Sarathi' Portals To Digitise Skill Training For Youth Published By, Last Updated: July 22, 2026, 21:44 IST Kapil Dev Aggarwal launched Kaushal Setu and Kaushal Sarathi digital platforms for skill development in UP. UPSDM signed MoUs for training in robotics, AI, and textiles. Students working on computers. (Representative Image) Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Vocational Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Kapil Dev Aggarwal inaugurated two digital platforms, Kaushal Setu and Kaushal Sarathi, at the state-level celebration of World Youth Skills Day 2026 held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan on Wednesday. The event was organised under the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM). What Do The 2 Portals Do? Kaushal Setu is UPSDM’s digital portal for registering and empanelling Training Partners. It moves the process online, allowing institutions to submit applications, upload documents and provide required information on a single platform without repeated visits to government offices, according to the mission.

Kaushal Sarathi gives youth district-wise information on training centres, courses and Training Partners in one place. A digital map lets users view the location, address and contact details of training centres and choose a course, with information on UPSDM centres in every district available at a click. MoUs Signed For Future-Oriented Sectors During the programme, UPSDM signed memoranda of understanding with KLK Private Limited and Winsome Textile Industries Limited. The agreements are intended to give youth training and placement opportunities in robotics, artificial intelligence and textiles. Coffee Table Book Released Aggarwal also released a coffee table book titled “Skilling the Future Uttar Pradesh, Journey from Training to Transformation." He said skill development under the state government is not limited to training alone, and is being linked with technology, industry and employment to make youth self-reliant, citing the mantra “Kaushal se Swavalamban aur Swavalamban se Samman." News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered How will these portals boost youth employment in UP?

The 'Kaushal Sarathi' portal provides district-wise information on training centers, courses, and partners, including a digital map with contact details. The 'Kaushal Setu' portal also aids youth in finding suitable skill training. What new skill courses will be offered through Kaushal Sarathi? The Kaushal Sarathi portal provides youth with district-wise information on training centers, courses, and training partners. It allows users to view training center locations, addresses, and contact details, and choose a course. Could other states adopt similar digital skill training models? Other states could potentially adopt a similar skill development model, as Uttar Pradesh has launched digital platforms like 'Kaushal Setu' and 'Kaushal Sarathi' to digitize and streamline youth skill training and employment opportunities. About the Author Anoshito Banerjee Anoshito Banerjee is a digital journalist at CNN-News18, specialising in Indian foreign policy, global diplomacy, South and West Asian geopolitics, and strategic affairs.