Source: PIB
Context:
- India participated in WSAC for the first time in 2025, held in Chinese Taipei.
- Achievement: India secured 8th rank among 29 participating nations.
- Medals won:
- 1 Silver
- 2 Bronze
- 3 Medallions for Excellence
About WorldSkills Asia Competition
- A premier continental skill competition under the WorldSkills movement.
- Promotes excellence in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) across Asia.
- Brings together youth to compete in traditional, digital, and emerging trades.
History
- WorldSkills Asia (WSA) organizes regional contests within Asia.
- First WSAC: 2018, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- India’s debut: 2025.
India’s Performance
- Overall Rank: 8th among 29 nations.
- Team Composition:
- 23 competitors in 21 skills
- Supported by 21 experts
- Led by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
- Medals:
- Silver: Painting & Decorating – Muskan
- Bronze: Industrial Design Tech – Komal Panda
- Bronze: Robot System Integration – Shivam Singh & Dinesh R.
- 3 Medallions for Excellence awarded to other participants
