Uttar Pradesh is hosting a State Level Skill Competition from January 12 to January 24, involving over 1,651 participants from 75 districts across 20 different skills. Organized by the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission, the event aims to identify talented youth for national and international platforms, serving as a selection stage for India Skills Competition-2026. The competition will occur in three phases, with winners receiving awards on January 24. The first phase on January 12-13 will feature around 570 participants in skills like Additive Manufacturing and Welding.