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North East Skill Competition Begins
A big skill competition called IndiaSkills 2025–26 is happening in Guwahati for young people from all eight states in the North East of India.
It takes place from January 19 to 22 at Gauhati University and has 26 different skill categories.
The winners will get to compete at the national level.
The government is organizing this to help find and support talented young people and make it easier for them to participate.
At the same time, the university had its convocation where degrees were awarded to students.
The governor and a union minister spoke about the importance of continuous learning, integrating skills with education, and the role of universities in making India a global knowledge superpower.
First dedicated IndiaSkills competition exclusively for the North East region, with participation from all eight states.
Event organized by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship from January 19 to 22 at Gauhati University.
Competition features 26 skill categories and is inaugurated by Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary.
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) serves as the knowledge partner and implementing agency.
Winners will advance to the national stage of IndiaSkills Competition 2025–26.
- Who
- Youth from all eight North Eastern states, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary
- What
- Skill competition in 26 categories and a university convocation
- Where
- Gauhati University, Guwahati
- When
- January 19 to 22
- Why
- To identify and nurture vocational talent, reduce participation barriers, and strengthen skill ecosystems in the North East region, and to celebrate the achievements of university graduates
Key facts
- Event
- North East Regional Competition of IndiaSkills 2025–26
- Location
- Gauhati University, Guwahati
- Dates
- January 19 to 22
- Organizer
- Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
- Categories
- 26 skill categories
- Participants
- 162 competitors from all eight North Eastern states
- Inaugurator
- Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary
- Knowledge Partner
- National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
- Degrees Awarded
- 5,829 degrees from the 2024 and 2025 batches
Quotes
Lakshman Prasad Acharya
Assam Governor
“For a balanced and sustainable national development, it was essential the benefits of education and new technologies reach every village, and emphasised the role of universities in this regard.”
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“He encouraged students to move forward not only with the aim of seeking employment, but also with the mindset of creating employment.”
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Jayant Chaudhary
Union Minister of State (Independent charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
“IndiaSkills is not merely a competition; it is a celebration of excellence, discipline and the dignity of work. The North East has immense talent and aspiration, and this platform reflects our confidence that youth from this region are ready to lead India’s skilled workforce and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s growth.”
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