PM Modi interacts with Team India after 48th WorldSkills Competition; India finished 10th with 6 silver medals
On 9 October 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Team India representatives from WorldSkills Shanghai 2026; India finished 10th at the 48th WorldSkills Competition (22–27 September 2026) with 6 silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence from a 70-competitor contingent.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Team India representatives of the 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai from 22 to 27 September 2026. India secured 10th position with 6 silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence, fielding its largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors across 63 skills. The PM stressed continuous skill upgradation, said skill training institutions are no less than IITs and IIMs, and urged coordinated efforts to make India a global hub of skilled human resources. MoS (IC) Skill Development Jayant Chaudhary also attended.
Key facts
- Event
- 48th WorldSkills Competition, Shanghai 2026
- Competition dates
- 22–27 September 2026
- India rank
- 10th
- Medals
- 6 Silver; 20 Medals for Excellence
- Contingent
- 70 competitors across 63 skills (largest ever)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What overall position did India secure at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai 2026, as cited when the PM met the team on 9 October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 10th
How many silver medals did India win at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 according to the 9 October 2026 PIB release?
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Correct answer: B — 6