May 20th 2024.
The recently concluded national competition 'India Skills 2024' witnessed an outstanding performance from the state of Odisha, as they clinched the top spot on the medal chart. With a total of 15 gold, 16 silver, nine bronze, and 12 medallions, the state's team left their mark on the competition. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik took the opportunity to congratulate the winning team and expressed his pride in their dedication, hard work, and achievements. He also wished them all the luck for their future endeavors.
The competition saw a massive participation of over 900 contestants from various skill institutions across the country. It was held at four different locations - Bangalore, Manipal, Gandhinagar, and New Delhi, over a span of three days. The competitors showcased their talents in six different skill sectors, including construction and building technology, creative arts and fashion, information and communication technology, manufacturing and engineering technology, social and personal services, and transportation and logistics. The Chairperson of Odisha Skill Development Authority, Alka Mishra, proudly stated that Odisha emerged as the leader in the medal tally, proving that 'Skilled in Odisha' is the best in the country.
The winners of this national-level competition now have the opportunity to showcase their skills at the prestigious 'World Skills' competition, which will be held in Lyon, France in September. This platform will give them a chance to compete at an international level and represent their country with pride. The entire state of Odisha is beaming with pride and admiration for their talented participants, who have brought glory to the state. ARINDAM GANGULY from OP also captured the essence of the event beautifully.
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