The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is set to organise the North East Regional Competition of IndiaSkills 2025–26 at Gauhati University from January 19 to 22, positioning the region firmly within India’s expanding skill economy. This marks the first time a dedicated IndiaSkills regional competition is being held exclusively for the North Eastern Region, with participation from all eight states.
The event will be inaugurated on January 19 by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education. The National Skill Development Corporation is the knowledge partner and implementing agency. Skilled youth will compete across 26 skill categories, reflecting industry-aligned competencies and national priorities.
IndiaSkills is India’s premier skill competition framework, aimed at identifying and benchmarking top vocational talent against global standards. The ongoing 2025–26 cycle has seen 3.65 lakh registrations from 35 states and Union Territories across 63 skill categories through the Skill India Digital Hub, underlining strong nationwide participation.
The competition will begin with an opening ceremony at the B.K.B Auditorium, followed by a familiarisation programme. Winners from the regional event will progress to the national stage, strengthening India’s skilled workforce pipeline.
In Guwahati, the event is expected to generate short-term business activity across hospitality, transport, food services and local retail. Traders and service providers see increased footfall from participants and officials as a positive signal for Guwahati’s growing role as a regional education and skills hub, supporting both employment and ancillary economic activity in the city.
