IndiaSkills Competition 2024 Begins, 900+ candidates to participate in 61 trades

The IndiaSkills Competition 2024 – the country’s biggest skill competition designed to demonstrate the highest standards of skilling commenced and will go on till 19th May 2024. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organised an inauguration ceremony at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka which witnessed the participation of 900+candidates from 30+ states and Union Territories and 400+ industry experts.

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is organizing a national competition to showcase 61 skills, from traditional crafts to cutting-edge technologies. The event will be held on 47 onsite and 14 offsite in Karnataka, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat. Additionally, participants will participate in 9 exhibition skills like drone-making, textile-weaving, leather-shoemaking, and prosthetics-makeup. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE said that the IndiaSkills 2024 is not just a competition; it is a celebration of skill, innovation, and determination. It is a testament to the boundless potential of our youth and their ability to shape the future of our nation.

The event, which will span three days, will feature competitions in various skills such as Construction, Building Technology, Creative Arts and Fashion, Information and Communication Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering Technology, and Transportation and Logistics. The event will close on 19th May with a grand closing ceremony.