IndiaSkills National Competition 2025-26 commences in Noida

IndiaSkills National Competition 2025-26, the country’s premier platform to celebrate excellence in skills, commenced  in Greater Noida on Sunday, March,29,2026.. Organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the competition brings together over 650 skilled youth from across the country, competing across 63 skill categories aligned with national and global industry standards. The Ministry said the competition marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards building a future-ready workforce and advancing the vision of a Viksit Bharat.The winners of the national competition will represent India at the prestigious WorldSkills Competition Shanghai 2026.
Addressing the gathering, Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, MSDE, said, “Education builds knowledge, but skills give that knowledge purpose and power. In a rapidly changing world, the real strength of a nation lies in its commitment to lifelong learning and pride in craftsmanship. Through platforms like IndiaSkills, we are nurturing role models who inspire young Indians to pursue excellence in skills. As we prepare to send a strong contingent to the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, we are sending a clear signal that India is building one of the most skilled workforces in the world.”
The IndiaSkills Competition 2025–26 cycle has recorded one of the largest participation footprints in its history, with over 3.65 lakh registrations from across 36 States and Union Territories, competing across 63 skill categories through the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH). This scale reflects the increasing aspiration among India’s youth to pursue skills as a viable and rewarding career pathway.