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1,651 to compete in Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission competition

Competition to be conducted in three phases across 20 skill categories.

2 min readJan 12, 2026 09:59 AM IST

Top performers will be selected to represent the state at the India Skills Competition 2026 and global events.

Uttar Pradesh will host a state-level skills competition from January 12 with 1,651 participants across 20 disciplines. (Image: AI-generated)

The Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission will organise a state-level competition beginning Monday. The competition will feature 20 skill disciplines and bring together over 1,651 participants selected from all 75 districts of the state.

Minister of State for Vocational Education, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge), Kapil Dev Agarwal, stated that the CM Adityanath Yogi-led government is committed towards developing a technically skilled, innovative, and globally competitive workforce. The state-level skill competition serves as a vital platform for identifying and nurturing talent, providing youth with exposure at national and international forums, Dev added.

He noted that the competition is a key stage in the selection process for the India Skills Competition–2026, through which Uttar Pradesh’s top performers will be chosen to represent the state nationally. The competition will be conducted in three phases and will conclude on January 23, followed by an awards and certificate distribution ceremony on January 24. Skill Development Mission Director Pulkit Khare, informed that “approximately 570 participants from all 75 districts will participate in the first phase, scheduled for January 12-13, 2026”. Participants will compete in six trades: additive manufacturing, welding, electronics, fashion technology, CNC milling, and CNC turning.

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On the first day, experts will provide technical orientation, insights into the world skills competition framework, and hands-on training on advanced machinery, said Khare. The competitive assessments will take place on Tuesday. He added that the first phase will be hosted across several institutions in Lucknow, including ITI Aliganj, ITI Mohanlalganj, ITOT, Raymond Centre, Government Polytechnic, ITI Charbagh, Women’s Polytechnic, and CIPET. The participants will be evaluated through a transparent and rigorous process based on technical proficiency, innovation, creativity, and overall performance, he said. The most promising talents will earn the opportunity to compete at the national level and represent India at the World Skills Competition in Shanghai, China.

Maulshree Seth

Maulshree Seth is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, based in Lucknow. With over 15 years of experience in mainstream journalism, she has built a formidable reputation for her on-ground reporting across Uttar Pradesh. Her expertise spans a wide array of critical beats, including state politics, governance, the judiciary, and rural development. Authoritativeness Maulshree’s work is characterized by depth and historical context. Her coverage of high-stakes state elections and landmark judicial rulings has established her as an authoritative voice on the intersection of law and politics in Northern India. She is frequently recognized for her ability to gain access to primary sources and for her nuanced understanding of the socio-economic factors that drive the world's most populous sub-national entity. Trustworthiness & Ethical Journalism Her reporting is rooted in rigorous fact-checking and a steadfast dedication to neutral, unbiased storytelling. By prioritizing field-based verification—often traveling to the most remote corners of the state—she ensures that her readers receive a truthful and comprehensive view of events. ... Read More

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