India has won 16 medals and Medallions of Excellence at World Skills 2024 in Lyon, France. The accolades include four Bronze in Patisserie and Confectionery, Industry 4.0, Hotel Reception and Renewable Energy. In addition to that the Indian delegation earned 12 medallions of Excellence, a testament to their exceptional skills and consistent performance across various trades.

Entrepreneurship Minister, Jayant Chaudhury said that their dedication and hard work have made the nation proud and the government will continue to support and nurture talent, enabling more young Indians to excel on global platforms.

The event saw more than 1400 participants from over 70 countries competing in diverse skill categories.