The IndiaSkills Competition 2024 witnessed an increased participation of women in trades that were previously dominated by men. Female participants competed head-to-head with their male counterparts, showcasing a lot of fervour and enthusiasm, and proved that skill and talent know no gender boundaries.

This year, IndiaSkills witnessed the participation of 900+ candidates from 30+ States in 61 skills and 400+ industry experts. More than 170 women have participated in trades like Logistics and Freight Forwarding, Web Technologies, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Technology, Graphic Design Technology, Painting and Decorating, Electrical Installations, Industrial Design Technology, and Renewable Energy. The competition also offered a platform to provide equal opportunities. In previous years, Plumbing and heating skills witnessed participation by a female candidate. Landscape Gardening Skills had two all-women teams. Visual merchandising was female-dominated too. Mobile robotics also saw a team of two girls.

Read in Hindi: टूट रही हैं बेड़ियां, इंडियास्किल्स 2024 में महिलाओं ने मारी बाजी

“IndiaSkills 2024 has seen a remarkable increase in women's participation, showcasing their immense talent and resilience. This growing representation is not just a testament to their skills but also a significant step towards a more inclusive and equitable future for our nation,” said Sonu Lather, winner of IndiaSkills 2022 and jury member of IndiaSkills 2024.

Kirteeparna Sadangi, a participant in IndiaSkill 2024 from Odisha said that she was inspired by the previous year’s competitor Rinki Mahato. “If I get the chance to jet off to France, I am determined to paint our tricolour proud on the global stage,” she added.

New-age skills like Autonomous Mobile Robotics, Automobile Repairing, Cloud Computing, and Mechatronics garnered a lot of popularity in this edition of IndiaSkills 2024. Candidates participated in these emerging trades with a lot of zeal and determination. New-age skills are becoming crucial for bolstering the country's economy by driving innovation, enhancing productivity, and expanding job opportunities. These skills are fostering a vibrant start-up ecosystem, creating new roles, and attracting foreign direct investment, all of which contribute to economic growth. Additionally, proficiency in digital and technological skills enhances the country’s export capabilities, supports sustainable development through green technologies, and improves overall living standards through smart infrastructure.

Winners of IndiaSkills 2024, with the help of the best industry trainers, will prepare for the WorldSkills Competition scheduled to take place in Lyon, France in September 2024 and will bring together 1,500 competitors from over 70 countries. This year, early trends further predict that India will win medals in automobile, hospitality, mechatronics, and water technology in WorldSkills.

Remember, About 2.5 lakh candidates registered for the competition on the Skill India Digital Hub Portal, out of which 26,000 were shortlisted through a process of pre-screening. This data was shared with the states for organising the state and district level competition, out of which 900+ students were further shortlisted for the IndiaSkills National competition.

This year, IndiaSkills was supported by more than 400 Industry and Academic Partners like Toyota Kirloskar, Autodesk, JK Cement, Maruti Suzuki, Lincoln Electric, NAMTECH, Vega, Loreal, Schneider Electric, Festo India, Artemis, Medanta, and Cygnia Healthcare.