Youth Empowerment: IndiaSkills Competition Boosts North East

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated the IndiaSkills Regional Competition 2025-26 in the North East, integrating skilling with formal education. The initiative emphasizes opportunities for regional youth and aligns with the National Education Policy 2020. Over 162 competitors are participating in various skills, enhancing India's skilled workforce.

On Monday, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary underscored the Central government's commitment to North East development during the inauguration of the IndiaSkills Regional Competition 2025–26. The event highlights the integration of skilling with formal education, aiming to open new employment avenues for the region's youth.

Chaudhary lauded initiatives like IndiaSkills for enhancing opportunities, reflecting Prime Minister's focus on the North East. The event is not just a competition but a celebration of excellence and the dignity of work, offering the region's youth a platform to contribute to India's skilled workforce.

The competition spans 26 skills across modern and traditional areas, with participants evaluated through multiple stages leading up to national and international arenas. The initiative is aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, bolstering pathways for employability and lifelong learning.

(With inputs from agencies.)