Jaipur: India Skills to provide platform to youth

In a bid to promote international standards in over 40 skills among the youth of the country, the National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) kick-started IndiaSkills Regional Competitions 2018 in Jaipur on Thursday.  

Rohim Momin a skilled bricklayer and winner of the Medallion of Excellence at the WorldSkills International Competition 2017 in Abu Dhabi, inaugurated the ceremony at Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Center. 

The event was also graced by senior officials from Central and State governments including Krishna Kunal, Commissioner for Industries & Corporate Social Responsibility and Special Secretary to the Government of Rajasthan; Prakash Sharma, Chief Financial Officer, NSDC and Jaikant Singh, Senior Head, State Engagement, NSDC among others. 

The competition is designed to showcase the highest standards of skills in India and provide a platform to the youth to explore various career opportunities in the skills ecosystem. 

The event will commence with a grand opening ceremony, followed by skill competitions and panel discussion on the subsequent days. The event will conclude with a grand closing ceremony on 26th May 2018. 

Commenting on the initiatives, Manish Kumar, MD and CEO, NSDC said, “Skills form the backbone of all national missions and our country can only grow if its workforce has the best technical and industrial skills.” 

IndiaSkills competitions are designed with an objective to showcase the highest standards of skills in India and motivate youth to consider vocational education as a mainstream career option. 

Three-day event

More than 200 contestants from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana will participate in this 3-day competitions across 24 trades and categories. Winners from regional competition will compete at the National Competition scheduled in Delhi from July 15-18.