Dehradun: Two talented youths from Uttarakhand represented India and brought laurels to the state by winning silver medals at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, held in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27, 2026. Sania Joshi from Uttarkashi won a silver medal in Retail Sales, while Parth Vohra from Dehradun secured a silver medal in Industrial Design Technology.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Skill Development and Employment Minister Saurabh Bahuguna congratulated both youths and extended their best wishes. They remarked that it is a matter of immense pride for the state that Uttarakhand’s youth represented the country and earned medals on such a prestigious global skills platform. This achievement will inspire other young people to pursue skill development and excellence.
Narendra Singh Bhandari, Project Director of the Uttarakhand Skill Development Society, stated that the WorldSkills Competition is regarded as the equivalent of the Olympics in the field of skills. Around 1,400 participants competed across 64 different skill categories in this event. India secured 10th place globally by winning eight silver medals and 20 Medallions for Excellence—marking India’s best-ever performance at the competition.
He further mentioned that Sania Joshi and Parth Vohra secured their spots at WorldSkills following outstanding performances in state, regional, and national-level skill competitions. The Department of Skill Development and Employment and the Uttarakhand Skill Development Society supported both participants with training, boot camps, travel, and other necessary arrangements. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) also provided essential training and assistance for international-level preparation.
