PM interacts with Team India representatives at 48th WorldSkills Competition

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with Team India representatives who participated in the 48th WorldSkills Competition, held in Shanghai in September 2026. Team India secured the 10th position, winning six silver medals and 20 medals for excellence with its largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors. During the interaction, the Prime Minister emphasized the significance of skill training institutions, equating their importance to IITs and IIMs. He highlighted the need for youth to continuously upgrade capabilities in line with evolving technologies, develop skills meeting international market requirements, and contribute to establishing India as a global hub for skilled human resources.