IndiaSkills 2025-26: Skilled youth from 8 North-Eastern states to compete on national platform

Key Highlights

• The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, along with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), is bringing IndiaSkills skilling championship to the North-Eastern region for the first time, providing young talent from the region an opportunity to participate in a national-level skills competition closer to home.
• Addressing the gathering, the minister highlighted that the Prime Minister’s sustained focus on the North-East — evident through frequent visits and policy prioritisation — has created renewed confidence and opportunity for the region’s youth.
• He noted that initiatives such as IndiaSkills complement this vision by taking national platforms directly to young talent in the region.
• “IndiaSkills is not merely a competition; it is a celebration of excellence, discipline, and the dignity of work.
• The North-East has immense talent and aspiration, and this platform reflects our confidence that youth from this region are ready to lead India’s skilled workforce and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s growth,” Chaudhary said.