New Delhi, October 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met members of India’s contingent that delivered the country’s best-ever performance at the WorldSkills Competition Shanghai 2026, congratulating the young participants for showcasing their talent and technical expertise on the global stage.
The interaction took place at the Prime Minister’s residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Modi praised the competitors for their achievements and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence in their respective fields.
Sharing details of the meeting on social media, the Prime Minister said it was a pleasure to interact with and motivate the young achievers who had represented India at the international skills competition.
Modi highlighted the objective behind establishing a separate Ministry for Skill Development, emphasising that skill training institutions were no less important than the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
He also urged the participants to share their experiences and suggestions with the government to help strengthen and improve India’s skill training ecosystem.
India secured six silver medals and 20 Medallions for Excellence at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, held from September 22 to 27 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai, finishing 10th in the overall rankings.
The result marked a substantial improvement over the 2024 edition in Lyon, France, where India finished 13th with four bronze medals and 12 Medallions for Excellence.
The latest performance highlights the growing capabilities of India’s skilled workforce and the country’s increasing presence in international skills competitions.
According to the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the six-day event brought together more than 1,400 young competitors from nearly 70 countries and regions.
India fielded its largest-ever contingent at the competition, with 70 participants competing across 63 skill categories. These covered emerging technologies, advanced manufacturing, engineering, creative industries and specialised services.
Following four days of intense competition, the winners were honoured at the closing ceremony in Shanghai on September 27. The event recognised excellence in technical expertise, innovation, precision and craftsmanship, attracting participants, industry leaders, experts and international delegations from around the world.
India’s participation in WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 was coordinated by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, with support from Sector Skill Councils, industry partners, training institutions and technical experts.
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