Karnataka Chief Minister launches Yuva Udyoga Setu digital platform
The digital employment platform was launched during the second day of the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026.
Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar launched Yuva Udyoga Setu, a digital employment platform for the state government, on Wednesday in Bengaluru.
The launch took place during the second day of the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026, according to The Tribune.
The summit, themed 'Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy', aims to align education with industry needs. Dr. Sharanprakash R.
Patil, Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, also inaugurated an Expo Zone to allow organisations to showcase skilling technologies and initiatives.
During a session, Shri Subroto Bagchi, Chairman of the Vision Group for Skill Development, called for better societal recognition of vocational training. He stated that skilled workers deserve dignity and sustainable wages rather than just minimum wages, noting that respect for these workers is a necessary first step.
BV Naidu, Chairman of the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), noted that nearly 65 per cent of the state's population is below 35 years. He said the focus must remain on connecting young people to employment opportunities through initiatives like Beyond Bengaluru.
The three-day summit is being held from 3 to 5 November 2026 at The Lalit Ashok. It is organised by the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood (SDEL) in collaboration with the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) and the Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA).