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Government Schemes 10 September 2026 · Event date: 9 September 2026

India to Debut in Eleven New Skills at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

India will debut in eleven new skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27, 2026. Team Skill India will participate in 63 out of 64 skills with nearly 70 competitors, reflecting the maturity of the nation's skilling ecosystem. Led by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), this expansion showcases India's alignment with future-facing global industry standards.

Why It Matters

This press release is relevant for competitive exams covering current affairs related to national achievements, international competitions, and government skill development initiatives under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

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In Simple Words

India is preparing to send a nearly 70-member contingent to compete in 63 of the 64 skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, scheduled for September 2026. For the first time, India will participate in eleven new skills, including Dental Prosthetics, Unmanned Aerial Systems, and Aircraft Maintenance.

This initiative is led by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) alongside the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), with support from various industry partners and training institutions. It highlights India's progress in transitioning from traditional trades to advanced technologies and globally benchmarked capabilities.

“India’s participation in these new skills reflects the evolution of our skilling ecosystem towards future-facing and globally relevant capabilities. Through strong partnerships and rigorous preparation, we are enabling our youth to compete with confidence and benchmark themselves against global standards.”

— Ms. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, MSDE

Key Points

  • India will participate in the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026.
  • Team Skill India will compete in 63 out of 64 skills with a contingent of nearly 70 competitors.
  • India is entering eleven new skill categories for the first time.
  • The new skill categories include Dental Prosthetics, Digital Interactive Media Design, Intelligent Security Technology, Landscape Gardening, Optoelectronic Technology, Retail Sales, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Industrial Mechanics, Software Testing, Heavy Vehicle Technology, and Aircraft Maintenance.
  • Participation is led under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
  • India ranked 13th at WorldSkills in 2024, improving from 29th in 2015.
  • India secured 8th rank in Asia at WorldSkills Asia 2025 and won five medals at the Taipei Capital Cup 2026.
  • Debashree Mukherjee is the Secretary of MSDE.

Exam Angle

Event
48th WorldSkills Competition
Host City and Country
Shanghai, China
Event Dates
22 to 27 September 2026
New Skill Categories Count
Eleven

A. India is participating in 63 out of 64 skills, with eleven of them being new skill categories.

Source: Press Information Bureau

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