Guwahati, Jan. 20 -- Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary has reiterated that the Central government is making sustained efforts to make skilling aspirational, with a focus on preparing a future-ready workforce aligned with industry needs.

Speaking to the media at the first-ever IndiaSkills 2025-26 Competition (North East Region) on Monday, Chaudhary highlighted the government's goal for the future of youth in the workforce.

"The government is continuously striving to make skilling aspirational and to give dignity to skills, and preparing our future-ready workforce that the industry talks about," the minister said.

He noted that participants from the IndiaSkills competitions will be representing the country on the global stage. "This year, ...