Tamil Nadu witnesses maximum number of participants in MSDE’s IndiaSkills Competition 2024
Tamil Nadu saw 86 participants in the event, followed by Odisha (64), Karnataka (61), Punjab (53), and Haryana (47)
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TNN | Posted May 17, 2024 12:48 PM
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Tamil Nadu has witnessed the maximum number of participants with 86 candidates in the IndiaSkills Competition 2024 organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). This was followed by Odisha (64), Karnataka (61), Punjab (53), and Haryana (47). The event hosts competitions in 61 trades including Wall and Floor Tiling, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Fashion Technology, 3D Digital Game Art, Cloud Computing, Mobile Applications Development, Autonomous Mobile Robotics, Health and Social Care, and Prosthetic & Makeup.
The event started on May 15, 2024, and will continue till May 19, 2024. It is being managed by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under MSDE.
As many as 47 competitions are being held at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, Delhi, while 14 competitions will be held at different centres in Karnataka, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat. Around 900 candidates from over 30 states and union territories and more than 400 industry experts participated in IndiaSkills Competition this year. Candidates will also participate in 9 skill-based exhibitions such as Drone-Filmmaking, Textile-Weaving, and Leather-Shoemaking.
Winners of the IndiaSkills Competition 2024 will prepare for the WorldSkills Competition, scheduled to be held in Lyon, France, in September 2024 The international event will see the participation of 1,500 competitors from across 70 countries.
“The skills showcased at IndiaSkills Competition 2024 are not just about employability; they ignite innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. Through platforms like this, we not only honour our youth's skills but also inspire them to pursue excellence, driving our nation forward,” says Atul Kumar Tiwari, secretary, MSDE.
The event also hosted two discussion panels titled ‘Empowering India's Workforce for Global Competitiveness’ and ‘Importance Of Industry-Academia Partnerships In Skilling For Employability’. The panels were attended by industry experts from companies including JK Cements, JBM Group, TeamLease, Tata Power, Jubilant Foods, Tern Group, and Charkos Global. Indian School of Business, Medhavi Skills University, Shobhit University, and Sanskriti University also participated in the discussions which focused on how industry and academia play a crucial role in programmes like apprenticeship, providing on-the-job training and mentorship.
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 aligned with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), which allows participants to keep credit for their learning outcomes for a career in their chosen fields.
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