Electronics Sector Skills Council of India

01/10/2026

Building Future-Ready RAC Capacity | RATA-Conclave 2026

A panel discussion was held at the RATA-Conclave, Ahmedabad, on 25 September 2026, focusing on building future-ready capacity and competency for AC technicians.

The discussion highlighted the importance of standardised training, competency-based assessment, certification and formal recognition of skills.

ESSCI’s certification programmes play a key role in strengthening the capabilities of RAC technicians, aligning skills with industry standards and enhancing professional opportunities.

30/09/2026

Samsung Innovation Campus – Phase 4 | Launch Event, Lucknow

A proud and inspiring moment at the SIC 2026 Launch Event, hosted at National PG College, Lucknow, marking an important step towards fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, skill development, and new opportunities for youth.

The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Smt. Rajni Tiwari, Hon’ble Minister of State for Higher Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, whose presence added significance to this important occasion.

Electronics Sector Skills Council Of India (ESSCI) is delighted to host the launch of Samsung Innovation Campus – Phase 4, further strengthening opportunities for youth through industry-relevant skills and future-ready learning.
Shubham Mukherjee , Dhrubanarayan Mukherjee,Samarendra Behera
,Shailaja Pathania,Shobhit Srivastava ,Anukriti Singh
Madhvendra Singh, FCIArb
National Skill Development CorporationNational Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), MSDE, Government of India

30/09/2026

28/09/2026

🏆🇮🇳 From 1 Medallion to 4 Medallions for Excellence! 🌏

A moment of immense pride for the Electronics Sector Skills Council Of India (ESSCI) as our talented Competitors and Experts bring home 4 Medallions for Excellence at the WorldSkills Competition Shanghai 2026 across four skills.

👏 The Chairman, Board of Directors, CEO and the entire ESSCI team extend their heartfelt congratulations to our Competitors and Experts for their remarkable dedication, perseverance and outstanding performance on the global skills stage.

🏅 Autonomous Mobile Robotics

Competitors: Mr. Debasish Panda & Mr. Aditya Prakash

Expert: Mr. Karan Patil

🏅 Electrical Installations

Competitor: Mr. Dhanush M G

Expert: Mr. Vaibhav Raut

🏅 Mechatronics

Competitors: Mr. Jayanth K & Mr. Deepu M S

Expert: Mr. Praveen Kumar

🏅 Intelligent Security Technology

Competitor: Mr. Ragul B

Expert: Ms. Rashika M E

This achievement is a testament to the hard work, discipline, technical expertise and determination demonstrated by our Competitors and Experts throughout their preparation and participation at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

ESSCI also extends its sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) for their continued guidance, support and encouragement in strengthening India’s participation at the WorldSkills Competition.

🌟 Congratulations once again to our Competitors and Experts on this remarkable achievement!

🏆 4 Medallions for Excellence | WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

🇮🇳 Building Skills. Empowering Talent. Representing India with Pride.

National Skill Development Corporation National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), MSDE, Government of India

Arunkumar Pillai , MANISHA SENSARMA MSDE Skill India

26/09/2026

🤝🌍 Strengthening Global Skills Collaboration | WorldSkills Conference 2026

A valuable discussion took place between Mr. Madhvendra Singh, CEO, Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) and Ms. Nicola Bauer, Vice President – Global Product Development, Festo Didactic SE, during the WorldSkills Conference 2026 in Shanghai.

The discussion focused on strengthening technical education, skills development and industry collaboration, with a key emphasis on the MPS (Modular Production System) Training Kit to enhance hands-on learning and technical training capabilities for the Mechatronics Skill.

This support will contribute to strengthening practical training infrastructure, industry-relevant learning and future skills development for Team India and the wider skills ecosystem.

We look forward to continued global collaboration, industry partnership and innovation in skills development.

Harish Nachnani

24/09/2026

🌏🏆 Excelling at Skills World Championship | WorldSkills Competition Shanghai 2026 🇮🇳

The WorldSkills Competition Shanghai 2026 is underway, bringing together talented young professionals from across the world to showcase their skills, precision, innovation and excellence on the global stage.

🇮🇳 Team India is proudly representing the nation in Shanghai, and the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) is honoured to be part of this prestigious journey with participation across 8 skill areas:

🔹 Autonomous Mobile Robotics
🔹 Electrical Installations
🔹 Electronics
🔹 Mechatronics
🔹 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
🔹 Intelligent Security Technology
🔹 Optoelectronic Technology
🔹 Unmanned Aerial Systems

Each skill represents the dedication, technical expertise, discipline and determination of our Experts and Competitors, who have worked tirelessly to reach this global platform.

👏 We extend our sincere appreciation to all our Experts, Competitors, Training Partners, Industry Partners, NSDC and stakeholders for their invaluable support and contribution throughout the journey.

As the competition continues, we celebrate the spirit of skills, innovation and excellence and wish all our participants the very best as they showcase India’s talent to the world.

🇮🇳 One Team. One Nation. One Global Stage.

💪 Stay Focused. Stay Confident. Excel at Skills.
🏆 Go Team India! Make India Proud!

23/09/2026

ESSCI at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 | Strengthening Global Skills Partnerships 🇮🇳

We are delighted to share that Mr.Madhvendra Singh, FCIArb, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Electronics Sector Skills Council Of India (ESSCI), is currently attending the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Conference in Shanghai, China.

During the conference, Mr. Madhvendra Singh met with Mr. Francis Hourant, President and Chair of the Board, WorldSkills International, with discussions focused on strengthening international collaboration and global scale exchange of talent and innovation in skilling.

This engagement reflects ESSCI’s continued commitment to supporting India’s skilled workforce, global skills excellence, industry collaboration, and the WorldSkills movement.

🤝 Strengthening global partnerships
🌍 Advancing skills excellence
🏆 Empowering the next generation of skilled professionals

Jayant Singh ,
Francis Hourant
National Skill Development Corporation MSDE Skill IndiaNational Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), MSDE, Government of India, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, India

WorldSkills

22/09/2026

Electronics Sector Skills Council Of India (ESSCI) signed an MoU with the Directorate of Industries & Enterprise Promotion ( ), Government of Uttar Pradesh. The MoU was signed on the auspicious occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti, at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath Ji and Hon’ble MSME Minister ShriBhupendra Singh Chaudhary Ji.

Under this strategic partnership, ESSCI will serve as the Project Implementing Agency (PIA) for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme under Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana 2.0.

📍 Coverage: All 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh

🛠️ Key Trades:

* Mobile Phone Repair Technician

* Solar Panel Installation Technician

* Electrical Goods Repair

* Electronics Goods Repair

* Field Technician – Computer & Peripherals

The initiative aims to recognise existing skills, strengthen practical competencies, facilitate certification, and create better livelihood opportunities for artisans and service professionals across Uttar Pradesh.

🤝 ESSCI looks forward to working closely with DIEP, Government of Uttar Pradesh, to translate this partnership into meaningful and sustainable outcomes for the state's skilled workforce.

National Skill Development Corporation, National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), MSDE, Government of India

21/09/2026

Strategic Partnerships at SEMICON India 2026

Electronics Sector Skills Council Of India (ESSCI) signed strategic MoUs on 19 September 2026 at , strengthening industry collaboration for semiconductor and advanced electronics workforce development.

The collaboration will focus on workforce development for chip design and EDA workflows, and development of technical knowledge series for the whole value chain of semiconductor design, fab, and packaging including quality, safety, and environmental factors.

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National Skill Development Corporation , National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), MSDE, Government of India

20/09/2026

ESSCI Hosts Industry Roundtable at SEMICON India 2026

Electronics Sector Skills Council Of India (ESSCI) successfully organised a strategic Roundtable Discussion on 19 September 2026 at , Delhi, focusing on “Estimating Workforce Needs in India’s Semiconductor industry value chain".

The discussion explored strategies for forecasting workforce demand, mapping emerging job roles, identifying future skill requirements, and strengthening industry-aligned talent pipelines to support India’s rapidly expanding semiconductor and electronics ecosystem.

The roundtable centred on the key question: What talent will India need in the next 3-5 years?, Discussions also focused on building IP in India and developing a future-ready workforce through demand-led skilling that leads to employments and entrepreneurship.