On November 24, 2025, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized a Send-Off Ceremony for India's contingent participating in the WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC) 2025 in Chinese Taipei from November 27–29, 2025.
The Indian contingent comprises 23 competitors and 21 experts, representing India in 21 skill categories. These candidates were selected through the India Skills Competition 2024, organized by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
The ceremony was attended by Minister of State Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Secretary Ms. Debashree Mukherjee, Gyan Bhushan, Sudesh Berry and other stakeholders.
The competitors representing India at World Skills Asia 2025 are selected through a rigorous, multi-tier national process anchored by India Skills Competition 2024. Winners of the IndiaSkills Competition earn the opportunity to represent the country at prestigious World Skills chapters across the globe, showcasing India's talent on multiple international platforms.
To ensure peak readiness, WorldSkills India (under NSDC) conducted an intensive four-day Team Building and Readiness Program (21–24 November) featuring psychometric assessments, grooming and communication sessions, neurotherapy and mindfulness practices, nutrition counselling, art and music therapy, and travel readiness workshops.
Key Entities Referenced
WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC) 2025: International skills competition for young professionals in Asia, showcasing their talent and promoting excellence in various skills.
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC): Organization responsible for implementing and managing WorldSkills India and playing a pivotal role in training design and expert engagement.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE): The primary government entity responsible for skill development and entrepreneurship initiatives, organizing the send-off ceremony and supporting the Indian contingent.
Skill India Mission: National mission aiming to create a skilled workforce in India by providing vocational training and improving skills.
Chinese Taipei: Location hosting the WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC) 2025.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
India Cheers Its Contingent for WorldSkills Asia
Competition 2025
Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary Flags off 23
Competitors in 21 Skills Representing India in Chinese
Taipei
Posted On: 24 NOV 2025 2:54PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) today organised the Send-Off
Ceremony for India’s contingent participating in the WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC) 2025,
scheduled from 27–29 November 2025 in Chinese Taipei. This marks the first time India is
participating in the World Skills Asia platform, making the event a significant milestone for the
country’s global skills journey.
The ceremony was graced by Minister of State (I/C) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and
Minister of State for Education, Government of India, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, as Chief Guest and
Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Ms. Debashree Mukherjee. The event
also witnessed the presence of Gyan Bhushan, Senior Economic Advisor, MSDE and Sudesh
Berry,renownedactor, who motivated the contingent with their encouraging words.
This year, the prestigious continental competition will see participation from 500+ competitors across
38 skill categories, representing nearly 40 Asian member and guest countries. The Indian contingent,
led by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the implementation and knowledge
partner for WorldSkills India, comprises 23 competitors and 21 experts and will represent the nation
in 21 skill categories, competing on the international stage against Asia’s most skilled young
professionals and showcasing India’s growing strength in global skills excellence.
Speaking at the ceremony, Shri Jayant Chaudhary said “The young competitors participating in World
Skills Asia embody India’s rising strength as a global skills leader. We have full faith that months of
rigorous training, the mentorship of experts, and the unwavering support of our Sector Skill Councils,
the Ministry, and industry partners who have prepared these participants for this moment. The
Government is committed to empowering talent that can compete, collaborate, and contribute to the
vision of becoming Skill Capital of the World.”
These candidates showcase excellence across a diverse range of new-age and traditional skills,
including Digital & IT Technologies, Mobile Robotics, Mechatronics, CNC Milling, Web
Development, Automotive Repair, Fashion Technology, Graphic Design, Beauty Therapy, and other
high-demand skills defining the future of work.The competitors representing India at World Skills Asia 2025 were selected through a rigorous, multi-
tier national process anchored by India Skills Competition 2024, the country’s largest skill
championship organised by NSDC. Winners of the IndiaSkills Competition earn the opportunity to
represent the country at prestigious World Skills chapters across the globe, showcasing India’s talent
on multiple international platforms.
Motivating the contingent, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Ms.
Debashree Mukherjee, stated that India’s first-ever participation in World Skills Asia marks a
significant milestone in the country’s skilling journey. She added that MSDE’s sustained efforts in
strengthening training and assessment ecosystems have enabled young competitors to meet global
benchmarks. She urged the team to perform to the best of their abilities, uphold national standards of
excellence, and bring laurels to the country.
These 23 candidates had emerged as national medal holders after national-level evaluations involving
industry experts and globally benchmarked assessments. Over the past five months, the competitors
have undergone intensive, industry-guided training conducted in partnership with some of India’s
leading institutions, including JK Cement, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, LTA Academy of Beauty,
Mahindra University, Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, and Iraj Evolution
Design Company Limited. These training partners provided advanced labs, simulators, expert
coaches, and real-world problem-solving environments to sharpen technical precision, discipline, and
global competitiveness, ensuring that Team India is fully prepared to perform at the highest
international standards.
To ensure peak readiness, WorldSkills India (under NSDC) conducted an intensive four-day Team
Building and Readiness Program (21–24 November) featuring psychometric assessments,
grooming and communication sessions, neurotherapy and mindfulness practices, nutrition
counselling, art and music therapy, and travel readiness workshops. These interventions equipped
candidates with technical confidence and mental resilience, fostering collaboration, focus, and
national pride.
India’s participation in WSAC 2025 highlights the nation’s commitment to global standards,
international benchmarking, and world-class technical education under the Skill India Mission, with
NSDC playing a pivotal role in implementation, training design, expert engagement, and competitor
development.*****
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