Indians have won four bronze medals besides 12 Medallions of Excellence at the WorldSkills 2024 in Lyon, France.
The winners include Ashwitha Police (Patisserie and confectionery), Dhrumilkumar Dhirendrakumar Gandhi and Sathyajith Balakrishnan (Industry 4.0-Team Skill), Joethir Adithya Krishnapriya Ravikumar (Hotel Reception), Amaresh Kumar Sahu (Renewable Energy). In addition, the Indian delegation earned 12 Medallions of Excellence, a testament to their exceptional skills and consistent performance across various trades.
India’s Medal and Medallion tally at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, in France stands as below:
| Best Of Nation | Competitor | State |
| Patisserie and confectionery | Ashwitha Police | Telangana |
| Bronze | Competitor | State |
| Patisserie and confectionery | Ashwitha Police | Telangana |
| Industry 4.0 (Team Skill) | Dhrumilkumar Dhirendrakumar Gandhi & Sathyajith Balakrishnan | Gujarat |
| Hotel Reception | Joethir Adithya Krishnapriya Ravikumar | Delhi |
| Renewable Energy | Amaresh Kumar Sahu | Odisha |
Ashwitha Police who contested in Patisserie and confectionery also won the Best of Nation Award becoming the most outstanding competitor from Team India. Her journey began with a childhood fascination for creating sweets, inspired by TV shows, and has blossomed into a pursuit of culinary excellence. 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.
WorldSkills Lyon 2024 saw more than 1400 participants from over 70 countries competing in diverse skill categories, and the Indian competitors stood their 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.
Medallions of Excellence:
| Mechatronics (Team Skill) | Darshan Gowda Chathralinganadoddi Shivalingaiah & Bhanuprasad Settihalli Mariswamy | Karnataka |
| Web Technology | Md Aman Khan | West Bengal |
| Cabinet Making | Rajesh Sharma | Bihar |
| Jewellery | Tufan Mal | West Bengal |
| Beauty Therapy | Pritisha Barman | Assam |
| Automobile Technology | Praful Ankush Pendhari | Maharashtra |
| Cooking | Harshavardhan Vijay Khandare | Karnataka |
| Car Painting | Vikash | Delhi |
| Graphic Design Technology | Jaahnvi | Punjab |
| Cyber Security (Team Skill) | Prashant Saini & Sanskar Sharma | Madhya Pradesh & Uttarakhand |
| Water Technology | Akhil Gedela | Odisha |
| Additive Manufacturing | Prem Vasanth Kumar | Karnataka |
The Indian participants, many of whom were competing on a global platform for the first time, were elated with their achievements. Overwhelmed by the recognition, the young achievers expressed pride in representing their nation and thanked their mentors and trainers for their guidance. Several winners highlighted the importance of skilling and its role in transforming their lives and career paths. The collective excitement and joy among the team members were palpable as they celebrated their hard-earned success.
One of the Bronze medalists in Patisserie and Confectionery, Ashwitha Police, from Telangana, who competed against 21 countries in her trade said, “It’s a dream come true to represent my country and win a medal. The journey has been challenging but incredibly rewarding.”
Similarly, the Industry 4.0 team 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.
Congratulating Team India, Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Govt of India, said, “Having witnessed their journey firsthand, in Lyon, I can say that performing at this level, under such immense pressure, is no easy feat. The technical precision, the finesse in delivery, and the focus required all leave a lasting mark. I wholeheartedly congratulate Team India for their exceptional achievements at WorldSkills 2024.”
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), along with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and industry partners, played a crucial role in preparing the competitors through world-class training programs, mock competitions, and exposure to the latest technologies. This collaborative effort ensured that the participants were well-equipped to meet international standards, ultimately leading to their remarkable performance in Lyon, a release stated.