India has made a significant mark at WorldSkills 2024 in Lyon, France, by winning 4 prestigious Bronze medals in: ‘Patisserie and confectionery’- Ashwitha Police; ‘Industry 4.0’- Dhrumilkumar Dhirendrakumar Gandhi and Sathyajith Balakrishnan; ‘Hotel Reception’- Joethir Adithya Krishnapriya Ravikumar; and ‘Renewable Energy’- Amaresh Kumar Sahu. In addition, the Indian delegation earned 12 Medallions of Excellence, a testament to their exceptional skills and consistent performance across various trades, informed Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, PIB.
Ashwitha Police who contested in Patisserie and confectionery also won the Best of Nation Award becoming the most outstanding competitor from Team India. A student at Dr. Ambedkar Open University, Telangana, she honed her skills under Chef Vinesh Johny’s mentorship. Ashwitha’s success highlights the growing prominence of Indian culinary talent on the global stage, inspiring aspiring chefs across the country.
India’s Medal and Medallion tally at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, in France stands as below:
WorldSkills Lyon 2024 saw more than 1400 participants from over 70 countries competing in diverse skill categories, and the Indian competitors stood its ground among the best in the world, showcasing their talent and innovation in front of an international audience. India competed in 52 skills against countries like China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Germany, Brazil, Australia, Columbia, Denmark, France, UK, South Africa, Switzerland, USA etc.
Ashwitha Police, from Telangana, who competed against 21 countries in Patisserie and Confectionery and won Bronze stated, “It is a dream come true to represent my country and win a medal. The journey has been challenging but incredibly rewarding.” Industry 4.0 team also expressed pride in leading India into new-age skills that align with the future of work, while the Hotel Reception and Renewable Energy competitors shared their excitement about contributing to India’s growing prominence in the global skills ecosystem.
“India’s 12 Medallions of Excellence at WorldSkills 2024 highlight the nation’s prowess across a range of traditional and emerging skills, from Mechatronics and Cyber Security to Jewellery and Beauty Therapy. These achievements underscore India’s leadership in both innovation-driven fields like Additive Manufacturing and Web Technology, as well as craftsmanship in areas like Cabinet Making and Cooking,” stated the Ministry.
