WorldSkills 2026: PM Meets Team India After 10th-Place Finish in Shanghai
Why in the news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met members of Team India from the 48th WorldSkills Competition at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi on 9 October 2026 and congratulated them on their performance.
Key facts
- Event: 48th WorldSkills Competition (WorldSkills Shanghai 2026), held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai, China.
- Dates: 22 to 27 September 2026.
- Contingent: 70 competitors in 63 skills, India’s largest-ever team.
- Result: 10th place with 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence.
- About 3.65 lakh young people registered for the selection process, as per The Hindu analysis.
- The PM urged participants to act as ambassadors of skill development and said practical skills matter as much as academic degrees.
- Jayant Chaudhary is MoS (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
India’s rise in WorldSkills rankings
| Year | India’s rank |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 39th |
| 2017 | 19th |
| 2019 | 13th |
| 2026 (Shanghai) | 10th |
About WorldSkills Competition
WorldSkills is an international skills competition held every two years. India’s ranking has improved steadily over successive editions, and its 2026 team was its largest so far.
Exam angle
- Remember the edition (48th), host city (Shanghai) and India’s rank (10th).
- Medal tally: 6 Silver and 20 Medals for Excellence; contingent of 70 in 63 skills.
- India was 39th in 2011, showing steady progress.