The IndiaSkills Competition 2024, which is underway from 15th to 19th May 2024 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka has been witnessing increased participation of women in trades that were previously dominated by men. Female participants are competing head-to-head with their male counterparts, showcasing a lot of fervor and enthusiasm, and proving that skill and talent know no gender boundaries. This is in line with Centre’s vision of empowering women and giving them employment opportunities.
IndiaSkills has attracted over 900 candidates from 30+ states and Union Territories in 61 skills and 400+ industry experts this year, with over 170 women participating in various trades such as Logistics, Web Technologies, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Technology, Graphic Design Technology, Painting and Decorating, Electrical Installations, Industrial Design Technology, and Renewable Energy.
The competition promotes equal opportunities, with female candidates participating in plumbing & heating, landscape gardening, visual merchandising, and mobile robotics, and a female-dominated team in visual merchandising and mobile robotics in previous years. Sonu Lather, winner of IndiaSkills 2022 and jury member of IndiaSkills 2024 said, “IndiaSkills 2024 has seen a remarkable increase in women’s participation, showcasing their immense talent and resilience. This growing representation is not just a testament to their skills but also a significant step towards a more inclusive and equitable future for our nation”.
