New Delhi, May, 2024.
The IndiaSkills Competition 2024 – the
country’s biggest skill competition designed to demonstrate the highest
standards of skilling commenced today 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.
During the competition,
participantswill showcase their diverse skills and talent on a national
platform across 61 skills – from traditional crafts to cutting-edge
technologies. While 47 skills competition will be held onsite, 14 will be held
offsite in Karnataka, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat keeping in mind the
best infrastructure available. Participants will also participate in 9
exhibition skills like Drone-Filmingmaking, Textile-Weaving,
Leather-Shoemaking, and prosthetics-makeup. The National Skill Development
Corporation (NSDC), working under the aegis of MSDE, is implementing the event.
The opening ceremony was graced by
Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE, Shri Nilambuj Sharan, Senior Economic
Advisor, MSDE, SmtTrishaljeet Sethi, DG Training, MSDE, SmtSonal Mishra, Joint
Secretary, MSDE, SmtHena Usman Joint Secretary, MSDE, Shri Ved Mani Tiwari,
officiating COO, National Skill Development Corporation. All the participating
states also showcased their teams and cultural diaspora.This was followed by a
cultural programme where the audience witnessed different dance forms from
across the country.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Shri
Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDEsaid 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. It is a platform where dreams
are realised, and aspirations are nurtured. He further said that he is
confident about the capabilities of the candidates and is hopeful that they
will excel in WorldSkills 2024.
For the next three days, the
participants will be competing in a variety skill from Construction and
Building Technology and Creative Arts and Fashion to Information and
Communication Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering Technology, and
Transportation and Logistics. The event will close on 19th May with
a grand closing ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, Ved Mani
Tiwari, CEO NSDC, MD NSDCI said that IndiaSkills is not just a competition;
it's a platform that nurtures aspirations and fosters creativity. Through its
implementation, NSDC not only propels us to the forefront but also paves the
path toward a more inclusive society. Alongside WorldSkills competitions,
IndiaSkills plays a pivotal role in fostering equality by generating
opportunities for interaction among candidates, industry leaders, education
partners, governments, and partner countries.
Winners of IndiaSkills, with the help of best industry trainers, will prepare
forWorldSkills Competition scheduled to take place in Lyon, France in
September 2024 and will bring together 1,500 competitors from over 70
countries. This year, early trends further predict that India will win medals
in automobile, hospitality, mechatronics, and water technology in WorldSkills.
This year the participants will have
the opportunity to earn credits, within the National Credit Framework. All
skills showcased in both the WorldSkills and IndiaSkills Competitions are
meticulously aligned with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF),
empowering participants to creditize their learning outcomes and lead
a thriving career in their chosen fields. It is also for the first time that
IndiaSkills has incorporated a competition information system called Qrencia.
About 2.5 lakhcandidates registered
for the competition on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) Portal, out which
26,000 were shortlisted through a process of pre-screening. This data was
shared with the states for organising the state and district level competition,
out of which 900+ students were further shortlisted for IndiaSkills National
competition.
This year, IndiaSkills is supported by
more than 400 Industry and Academic Partners like Toyota Kirloskar, Autodesk,
JK Cement, Maruti Suzuki, Lincoln Electric, NAMTECH, Vega, Loreal, Schneider
Electric, Festo India, Artemis, Medanta, and Cygnia Healthcare.