First phase includes 1,164 training batches across the selected regions.
The programme provides placement‑linked skill training to improve employment opportunities.
Targets have already been allocated for more than five lakh youth across the country.
The digital portal integration with state treasury systems is expected to be completed by September 30, 2026.
Financial expenditure is projected to rise as training batches commence.
The programme covers 14 states and union territories, including Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Bihar.
Training durations range from three to twelve months, tailored to each course.
The government aims to train 357,112 rural youth by the end of 2027.
A new integrated digital portal will be used for monitoring, payments and reporting, with workshops planned in Shillong, Vijayawada, Mumbai and Dharamshala to train officials.
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