This year, IndiaSkills has over 900 candidates and over 400 industry experts participating in 61 skills from over 30 states and union territories.

More than 170 women are participating in trades such as logistics and freight forwarding, web technologies, visual merchandising, fashion technology, graphic design technology, painting and decorating, electrical installation, industry design technology and renewable energy.

Sonu Lather, IndiaSkills winner, said, “IndiaSkills 2024 has seen a significant increase in participation from women, showcasing their immense talent. This growing representation is not only a testament to their skills, but is also a testament to our country's ability to be more inclusive. “And an important step toward a more equitable future.” Jury Member of IndiaSkills 2022 and IndiaSkills 2024.New age skills like autonomous mobile robotics, automobile repairing, cloud computing and mechatronics are also gaining popularity in this edition of IndiaSkills 2024.

Candidates are participating in these emerging trades with great enthusiasm and determination.

These skills are fostering a vibrant start-up ecosystem, creating new roles, attracting foreign direct investment, all of which contribute to the growth of the economy.

Additionally, proficiency in digital and technological skills enhances a country's export capabilities, supports sustainable development through green technologies, and improves overall living standards through smart infrastructure.

The winners of IndiaSkills 2024, with the help of the best industry trainers, will prepare for the WorldSkills competition to be held in Lyon, France in September 2024 and will bring together 1,500 competitors from more than 7 countries.This year, early trends predict that India will win medals in automobile, hospitality, mechatronics and water technology at WorldSkills.

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) working under the aegis of MSDE, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is implementing this program and it will end on May 19.

This year, IndiaSkills is supported by over 400 industry and academy partners such as Toyota Kirloskar, Autodesk, JK Cement, Maruti Suzuki, Lincol Electric, NAMTECH, Vega, L'Oréal, Schneider Electric, Festo India, Artemis Medanta and Signia Healthcare.