Uttar Pradesh Launches ‘Kaushal Setu’ and ‘Kaushal Sarathi’ Portals

Uttar Pradesh state government made an announcement of the two digital platforms, that are called Kaushal Setu and Kaushal Sarathi. It was launched during the celebration of World Youth Skills Day in 2026. These platforms will help to facilitate the vocational training process, enhance the transparency of the skill development services, and strengthen the cooperation between the industry and job seekers.

What is Kaushal Setu & Kaushal Sarathi?

The two portals were launched to improve the operations of Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) and bring vocational training online.

Kaushal Setu serves as the official digital portal of UPSDM whereby training centres can register and apply.

It substitutes the several tedious manual procedures with the paperless process that allows institutions to file applications and documents online.

On the contrary, Kaushal Sarathi is a platform especially for students and job seekers. The platform provides a digital guide to training centres, available courses and training partners available in the state of Uttar Pradesh for the youth to find opportunities in their working area.

Primary Characteristics of Kaushal Setu

Kaushal Setu offers the various digital mechanisms designed to streamline administrative functions of training organizations.

Online Registration

Training partners are able to register online without the necessity to visit the government offices.

Digital Document Submission

Educational establishments may submit all the needed documents electronically and thus save time.

Transparency in Empanelment

The website provides equal opportunities to all educational institutions willing to offer their services.

Increased Efficiency in Administration

By using the digital technology, it is estimated to speed up the process and improve control in the circle of the skill development.

Industry Partnerships to Enhance Employment Opportunities

To strengthen the employment prospects, Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission has entered into MoUs with KLK Private Limited and Winsome Textile Industries Limited as it rolls out its ports as part of its initiative.

The objective of these partnerships is to augment the participation of industries in the promotion of vocational education initiatives, so that it can provide the,

• Practical skills
• Exposure to industry
• Support for placement
• Employment prospects

These partnerships primarily target new sectors such as the,

• AI
• Robotics
• Textile production

By adjusting the training to industry requirements, it is expected that the state will be able to create opportunities in the job market.

Unveiling on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day 2026

The inauguration of the portals took place as part of the celebration of World Youth Skills Day 2026 at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow.

The event was presided over by Kapil Dev Aggarwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Vocational Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

The government also released the coffee table book entitled as “Skilling the Future: Uttar Pradesh – Journey from Training to Transformation,” it marks the achievements of the state in the vocational education and workforce development.