Worldskills
Founded in 1950, WorldSkills is the global hub for skills excellence and development. WorldSkills brings youth, industries, and educators together to give youth the chance to compete, experience, and learn how to become the best in their skill of choice. From the traditional trades to multi-skilled technology careers in the industry and service sectors, supported by partners, industries, governments, volunteers, and educational institutions, WorldSkills’ vision is to improve the world through the power of skills. It has 85 member countries and regions, all working with youth, educators, governments, and industries to help prepare the workforce and talent of today for the jobs of the future.
WorldSkills India
WorldSkills India is an initiative of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. NSDC, through its WorldSkills India initiative, has been leading the country's participation at WorldSkills International competitions since 2011.
The key objectives of WorldSkills India are to:
- Promulgate skills in society to motivate the youth to pursue vocational education
- Champion skills and learning for work through local, regional, national and international skills competitions
- Create partnership network comprising governments, industry, academic partners, Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutions, trade associations and youth to promote skills
- Establish long-term association with WorldSkills International and other WorldSkills member countries
IndiaSkills
IndiaSkills, the country’s biggest skill competition, is designed to demonstrate the highest standards of skilling and offers a platform to young people to showcase their talent at national and international levels. IndiaSkills Competition is held every two years with the support of state governments and industry. The next IndiaSkills Competition will be held in December 2021.
Vision & Mission
- Provide a platform where emerging professionals can display their workplace skills with utmost perfection and make India proud
- Facilitate cooperation among governments, industry and academia
- Create nationwide awareness, ownership and participation across various skills
- Help the Indian youth attain world-class standards of competence, excellence and productivity
Team
Atul Kumar Tiwari
Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India & Official Delegate, WorldSkills India
Mayank Bhatnagar
Head & Technical Delegate-WorldSkills India
Devesh Sharma
Deputy General Manager, WorldSkills India - NSDC
Mr. Anish Singh
Analyst, WorldSkills India
Experts - WorldSkills India
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Pradeep Kumar
Lakshya Digital
3D Digital Game Art
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Prashanth A
NTTF
Additive Manufacturing
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Dhaval K Dharmendra Rajput
Car-O-Liner India Pvt Ltd
Autobody Repair
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Prasanna Samel
Mahindra
Automobile Technology
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Avin Thaliath
Lavonne Academy, India
Bakery
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Vaishali Kartik Shah
LTA School of Beauty
Beauty Therapy
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Jaiprakash Pravin Shroff
Kushal CREDAI Pune Metro
Bricklaying
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Ashok Kumar Jangir
Iraj Evolution Design Company Private Limited
Cabinetmaking
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Ajay Ram
Axalta Coatings Systems India Pvt.Ltd
Car Painting
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Binu Bhaskaran
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art Design & Technology
Carpentry
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Goutham Nanjundaswamy
Ethnus Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd
Cloud Computing
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Nidhin Mathummal
Ace Designers Ltd
CNC Milling
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Ganapathy M
Independent Consultant -Ex NTTF
CNC Turning
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Raguraman Jayaramulu
L&T Construction
Concrete Construction Work
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K. Thirugnanasambantham
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration
Cooking
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Sangamesh S
Infosys
Cyber Security
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V. Senthil Kumar
IIT Palakkad
Digital Construction
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Amarnath Vasantrao Durgale
Schneider Electric
Electrical Installation
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Shaik Saifulla
PI Square Technologies LLC
Electronics
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Monika Gupta
National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi
Fashion Technology
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Seema Jhaveri
Institute of Floral Design
Floristry
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Narayanan Sathish
Design Skills Academy
Graphic design Technology
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Samantha Kochhar
Blossam Kochhar Aromamagic
Hairdressing
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Jaideep Herbert
Vidyanata Skills Institute
Health & Social care
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Aagman Baury
Leela Hotels
Hotel Reception
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Rajesh Patil
Schneider Electric
Industrial Control
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Vineet Raj Kapoor
SXILL
Industrial Design Technology
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Saubhagya Ranjan Behera
CV Raman Global University
Industry 4.0
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Ninad Desai
Optinext Technologies Pvt Ltd
Information Network Cabling
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Vijay Sahadev Gosavi
IT TEAMWORK
IT Network System Adminstration
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Phani Krishna Kondepudi
K12 Activity Academy Pvt Ltd
IT Software Solutions for Business
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Anupam Karmakar
Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers
Jewellery
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Narender Singh Rathore
Sujan Carnival Furniture
Joinery
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Swadesh Bhusan Mishra
Central Tool Room and Training Centre
M - CAD
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Bhagyashree Jayakumar Patil
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd
Mechatronics
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Nupur Giri
Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Technology
Mobile Applications Development
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Karan Patil
HunarPro
Mobile Robotics
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Hakimuddin Mamka
Paint and Coating Sector Skill Council
Painting & Decorating
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Vinesh Jonny
Lavonne Academy, India
Patisserie and Confectionery
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Prashant Patil
Saint Gobain India Pvt Ltd
Plastering & Drywall Systems
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Sagith Mohandas
Gedee Technical Training Institute
Plastic Die engineering
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Chintan Daiya
D'Plumbing Consultants
Plumbing & Heating
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Sameer Prabhune
Advance Graphics
Print Media Technology
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Bhaskar Singh Balaji
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd
Prototype Modelling
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Dinesh Mohgaonkar
Independent Consultant
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
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Abhinav Shukla
Save Earth Technologies
Renewable Energy
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Paritosh Dabral
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration
Restaurant Service
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Sushovan Basak
CV Raman Global University
Robot System Integration
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Neeraj Rajneesh Paul
Pearl Academy
Visual Merchandising
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Pallavi Sanagi
Kushal CREDAI Pune Metro
Wall and Floor Tiling
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Rajat Kumar Samantaray
CV Raman Global University
Water Technology
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Dhruv Joshi
Design Skills Academy
Web Technologies
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Clifford Paul Beale
Lincoln Electric Company(India) Private Limited
Welding
FAQS
What is WorldSkills International competition?
WorldSkills International is the largest skill competition in the world, organised once every two years in one of the member countries. More than 1300 contestants below the age of 23, compete for gold, silver and bronze medals, in over 50 skills. The competition is held over a span of four days.
What is WorldSkills India?
WorldSkills India is an initiative of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship which has been leading India’s participation at WorldSkills International competitions since 2011.
WorldSkills India is responsible for the selection, development, management and participation of Team India in WorldSkills Competitions and other international competitions.
WorldSkills India makes the final decision on any issues regarding every stage of the International competition journey and
selection processes.
What is the role of NSDC ?
The role of National Skill Development Corporation is to
- Act as the WorldSkills India & IndiaSkills secretariat
- Establish linkages and contacts with various stakeholders of the industry to promote the association.
- Provide support and synergy for efforts of WorldSkills India through its Skills Development initiatives.
Who can participate?
Any skilled person born on or after 1st January 2002 could participate in any of the skills mentioned below, with the exception to Additive Manufacturing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Digital Construction, Industrial Design Technology, Industry 4.0, Information Network Cabling, Mechatronics, Robot System Integration and Water Technology where the candidate should have been born on or after 1st January 1999.
What is the selection process and how to participate?
The potential competitors needs to register through an online portal ( state or national) to participate in Indiaskills Competitions. The selection will be conducted by state government, sector skill councils in partnership with academic & industry partners at district, zone, state level. The selected state champions will be competing in regional competitions which will be organized by Indiaskills in partnership with sector skill councils, corporate and academic partners. The regional competition winners will be showcasing their skills at Indiaskills National competitions.