WorldSkills Asia Competition, 2025

Why in news?

India marked a major milestone on the global skills stage as the country concluded its debut participation at the WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC) 2025.

• Location – The 3^rd edition of the WorldSkills Asia Competition was held in Taipei, Taiwan.
• This event was offering a platform to showcase excellence, innovation, and future-ready capabilities and to promote local education, economy, tourism, and international exchanges.

WorldSkills Asia – It is an international non-profit organization that unites Asian countries to promote technical skills and vocational education.

• Participation – It attracts more than 500 participants from 29 members and guest countries across Asia.
• Skill Categories – 44 technical and vocational skills

India’s achievements in 2025

• Rank – 8^th among 29 participating nations in it’s first-ever participation.
• Competitors – 23 young talents across 21 skill categories, supported by 21 experts.
• Medals Won – (1 Silver, 2 Bronze, and 3 Medallions for Excellence)
  • Silver – Painting & Decorating: Muskan
  • Bronze – Industrial Design Technology: Komal Panda
  • Bronze – Robot System Integration: Shivam Singh & Dinesh R
  • Medallion for Excellence –
    • Software Application Development for Business: Mohamed Mafaz P R
    • Web Technologies: Aditya Nandan
    • Electrical Installations: Dhanush M G
• Highlights – Women competitors were standout performers, excelling in non-traditional skills and earning the Best in Country medal.
• Preparation – The competitors were selected through IndiaSkills National Competition 2024 and trained rigorously with industry, academia, and global experts.
• Significance – India’s strong debut signals its ambition to become a global hub for skilled talent and it reflects the effectiveness of nationwide skilling initiatives and the rising aspirations of young professionals.

References

1. PIB | WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025
2. WorldSkills Asia | WorldSkills Asia