60 young talents will represent India at the WorldSkills 2024 in Lyon, France where they will compete in 61 skills with contenders from 70 countries. The WorldSkills Competition is a biannual skills competition, often considered as the Olympic Games of international skilling events.
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship informed that over 52 WorldSkills experts, along with support from over 100 industry and academic partners, have been involved in training and preparing the India Contingent which is one of the largest groups representing their country at WorldSkills Lyon.
The competition showcases excellence in skills across various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, information technology, and creative arts. Competitors, typically under the age of 23, engage in rigorous testing, completing tasks that reflect contemporary industry standards. For the first time, international trainers were invited to the country and competitors were also sent to countries like South Korea, Japan, Austria, Thailand, and Dubai, with Switzerland for international exposure and rigorous training.
From Mizoram to a WorldStage: Meet Emily, our shining star, who will represent India in Fashion Technology at WorldSkills International, Lyon in France #WSC2024! 🇮🇳✨ After winning a gold medal at the nationals, Emily is polishing her craft at NIFT Delhi under the expert guidance… pic.twitter.com/AfYtJ1DVVq
— Skill India (@MSDESkillIndia) July 17, 2024
The India contingent will reach Delhi on 1st September and undertake the last leg of training which will include yoga sessions, psychological tests to improve mental strength, nutritional advice and guidance.
The National edition of the competition witnessed over 900 participants. Conducted at district, state, and national levels, culminating in the IndiaSkills National competition, this platform showcased skills across traditional crafts to modern technologies.
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These candidates will leave for Lyon on 6th September with their send-off ceremony organized at Kaushal Bhawan on 3rd September, with the unveiling of their ceremonial attire
In the 2022 edition, India saw the highest participation in this event with over 56 competitors, out of which 11 were women and 12 candidates qualified from ITIs. Along with this, India finished the event at the 11th rank. The nation received 13 Medallions of Excellence with two silver medals and three bronze medals.
The selection of the candidates for this global skills event was done during the IndiaSkills Nationals 2024 competition held in May 2024 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The regional competition saw over 2.5 lakh registrations who were digitally pre-screened via SIDH in the first round. Over 200 workshops were conducted both through physical and online medium to create drive increased participation.
IndiaSkills is an initiative by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. It serves as a national platform for skill competitions, aiming to identify and nurture talented youth in various vocational fields.
