Bhubaneswar: The three-day ‘India Skills 2024’ competition across nine centers in various locations across India concluded on Sunday. In the national-level competition where Odisha leads the medal tally, the competitors were felicitated at the closing ceremony at Yashobhumi in New Delhi.
The ‘India Skills’ competition was organised at four locations – Bangalore, Manipal, Gandhinagar, and New Delhi and it ended with full fervor marking the highest number of medal wins by Odisha.
Fifty-two competitors from Odisha out of 64 who participated won medals in the competition. Out of the 52, 15 bagged gold, 16 competitors won silver and nine bagged bronze. Twelve others won the Medallion of Excellence.
National Skill Development Corporation organised the ‘India Skills 2024’ in advanced institutions in different states like Karnataka, New Delhi, and Gujarat to provide an opportune platform for the youth of this country to exhibit their skills in various traditional and modern sectors broadening the skill canvas.
Youth from various skilling institutes of Odisha have marked their territory as ‘Skill Enthusiasts’. Competitors have showcased their hard work, dedication, and skill to battle against the skill stars of the country and have proved their mettle by winning the highest number of medals for the state.
The finalists of this national level competition will have the chance to showcase their ability at the ‘World Skills’ competitions bringing glory to the country. On the occasion, Chairperson of the Odisha Skill Development Authority Alka Misra congratulated the competitors and wished them glory on their successful win.
The three-day ‘India Skills’ began on Thursday, May 16. More than 900 contestants from various skill institutions in India participated in it. Eminent jury members and World Skills experts evaluated the live performance of the young minds at various centers. Elaborate arrangements were made by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) across sites to ensure the smooth conduct of the competition. To connect lots of aspiring youth from India Skills 2024 was an amalgamation of six sectors which included Construction & Building Technology, Creative Arts & Fashion, Information & Communication Technology, Manufacturing & Engineering Technology, Social & Personal Services, and Transportation & Logistics.
