India's largest-ever 70-member team flagged off for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
On 15 September 2026, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship flagged off India's largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors for the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, to be held from 22 to 27 September 2026.
Summary
The 70-member Indian team will compete in 63 skill categories at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, and India will debut in 11 new-age and emerging skills. The send-off was held at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi, with MoS (Independent Charge) for Skill Development Jayant Chaudhary, who said Viksit Bharat–Kushal Bharat will be realised through skilled young Indians.
Key facts
- Event
- 48th WorldSkills Competition, Shanghai — 22–27 Sep 2026
- Team India
- 70 competitors — largest ever
- Skills
- 63 categories; debut in 11 new-age skills
- Send-off
- Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi — Jayant Chaudhary
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where is the 48th WorldSkills Competition being held in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Shanghai
The 48th WorldSkills Competition is in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026.
How many competitors are in India's contingent for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 70
India's largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors will compete in 63 skill categories.