India, Aug. 22 -- The 48-member Indian team representing the country at the WorldSkills was given a grand send-off at a ceremony. It was organised by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to motivate the participants as they gear up to pit their skills against the best in the world. India is the sixth largest team that will take part in the competition.

Nearly 1,500 competitors from 60 countries will compete in 56 skill competitions at this mega event in Kazan, Russia, which is on till August 27. Our team will participate in 44 skills, including mobile robotics, prototype modelling, hairdressing, baking, confectionary and patisserie, welding, brick layin...