Competition Begins Today as India’s Largest-Ever Skill Contingent Takes the Global Stage at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

India's largest-ever skill contingent comprising 70 young competitors has begun competing across 63 skill categories at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. The four-day event, marking the 48th WorldSkills Competition, features nearly 1,400 competitors from over 65 countries. For the first time, India is participating in 11 new skill categories, including Dental Prosthetics, Digital Interactive Media Design, and Unmanned Aerial Systems. The contingent's participation follows rigorous training and selection processes supported by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Industrial Training Institutes, Sector Skill Councils, and industry partners.