Skilled youth from UP to shawcase thier talent in WORLDSKILLS KAZAN 2019 in Russia

New Delhi: Skilled youth from Uttar Pradesh are all set to participate in WorldSkills Kazan 2019 in Russia from August 22 to 27. Govind Sonkar, Saurabh Baghel, Amit Yadav, Utkarsh will showcase their talent in the mega event.

Govind Sonkar works in car painting and automobiles at Maruti Suzuki in Kanpur. He cleared many stages from district level to final round before being shortlisted to participate in this international event. Govind says this scheme is very effective for those who come from poor families. Govind himself is tenth pass but the skill is what has given him this place today.

Similarly, Saurabh Baghel of Meerut will also showcase his skills in this competition. Saurabh is into bakery products. He is currently undergoing training in Bangalore. Saurabh says UPSDM trained him in Noida and helped him improve his skills.

These youth from Uttar Pradesh are part of the Indian delegation that will participate in 44 skills, including mobile robotics, prototype modelling, hairdressing baking, confectionary & patisserie, welding, brick laying, car painting, floristry, etc, says Kunal Shilku Director Skill Development mission.

The Skill Development Mission is constantly striving for the development of skills among the youth. Four contestants of the state will take part in the World Skill Competition is a matter of immense happiness and I wish them success in international competition, says Shilku.

India is the sixth largest team that will take part in the skill competition in Kazan, Russia. Nearly 1,500 participants from 60 countries will compete in this mega event