The 48-member Indian team representing the country at the WorldSkills was given a grand send-off at a ceremony. It was organised by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to motivate the participants as they gear up to pit their skills against the best in the world. India is the sixth largest team that will take part in the competition.
Nearly 1,500 competitors from 60 countries will compete in 56 skill competitions at this mega event in Kazan, Russia, which is on till August 27. Our team will participate in 44 skills, including mobile robotics, prototype modelling, hairdressing, baking, confectionary and patisserie, welding, brick laying, car painting, floristry and so much more.
Addressing the candidates, Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, said, “My heartiest congratulations to the 48 of you. You all will now represent the country at the world’s biggest skill competition. My advice to you is to compete in the true spirit of participation and make India proud on the global platform and at the same time learn from your international peers competing with you. Participating at events of such scale adds to the larger cause of skill development, which is integral to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a skilled India.”
Around 75 per cent of participants come from tier II and tier III cities, with 25 per cent from rural areas. Candidates have been exposed to international training with industry support from over 100 companies.
