India 17 July 2016: Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge), amongst the intense and high-spirited competitors of the first edition of India Skills Competition 2016 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi; experiencing the fervour and passion of the participants.
As Skill India celebrates its anniversary in the country’s capital with huge fanfare and more than 50,000 visitors witnessing the India Skills Competition 2016.
This was the first time ever that the competition of this scale has been held in the country. A young team of close to 200 participants in 24 skill categories represented different States this year led by, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and associate organisation, under the guidance of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Approximately 4,000 Competitors, Experts, Delegates, sponsors and partners, and supporters shared an emotional evening centred on recognizing the excellence of Competitors from around the country in the skills space.