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India Skills 2021

15th January, 2022 Economy

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  • IndiaSkills 2021 ended with more than 150 participants congratulated by the Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

About India Skills 2021

  • It was organized by the National Skill Development Corporation, led by MSDE. Held every two years with the support of the state government and industry.
  • The country's largest skills contest is designed to show the highest standards of qualifications and provides a platform for young people to showcase their talents at home and abroad.
  • Participating in 54 professions included concrete construction, beauty therapy, car painting, health and social care, visual merchandising, graphic design technology, wall and floor tiling, welding and more.
  • NSDC has led India's participation in the WorldSkills International Convention since 2011. This year, more than 500 participants from 26 states / territories gathered.
  • It is crowned by Odisha. Winners of IndiaSkills 2021 will be trained and given the opportunity to represent the country in the coveted WorldSkills contest to be held in Shanghai, China in 2022.