The Indian delegation at WorldSkills 2024 in Lyon, France, received a significant morale boost with a visit from Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Over the two days of his visit, the Minister, accompanied by Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE, actively engaged with 60 competitors across 52 skills, including robotics, web development, joinery, hospitality, 3D Digital Game Art, Additive Manufacturing, Autobody Repair, Chemical Lab Technology, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Digital Construction and culinary arts. This visit underscored India’s unwavering commitment to global skills development and proudly showcased the nation’s talent on the international stage.
In a notable display of personal engagement, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, personally met with each of the 60 competitors to boost their motivation. He observed their performances as they competed against teams from Germany, France, Switzerland, China, and Korea. Taking a keen interest in the competition rules, marking systems, and the challenges they encountered, he expressed immense pride in their impressive performance on this esteemed global stage.
While witnessing the ongoing performance of the competitors, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State , Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said, “Watching our competitors in action, I am truly impressed by their dedication and passion. Visiting their booths, it’s clear that they are working tirelessly and with great enthusiasm. As a nation, we take immense pride in our young talent. I am confident that their exceptional performance will lead us to victory, reinforcing skilling as a cherished and aspirational value in India.”
Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, also engaged in significant discussions with Ministers and representatives of other member countries, aiming to enhance global skill development efforts. He had a productive meeting with Hon’ble Professor Paul Mavima (MP), Minister of Skills Audit and Development, Zimbabwe. The talks explored potential areas of cooperation in skill development, vocational training, and capacity building. Both sides are committed to strengthening these ties, with a delegation from Zimbabwe scheduled to visit India soon to advance these collaborations and exchange best practices.
The WorldSkills Conference also saw discussions around – “Moving TVET to the Top of the Global Agenda”, multiple sessions and conferences on the sideline of the WorldSkills witnessed speakers from all over the world, representing a diverse range of experiences and expertise, a global community helping shape the future of skills and Technical Vocational and Training.
