ALL INDIA SKILL COMPETITION FOR CRAFTSMEN

• The objective of the Skills Competition is to foster healthy spirit of competition among the trainees of ITIs/ITCs. All India Skills Competition for Craftsmen at national levelis held annually in 10 trades viz. Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Welder, Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic (MV), Moulder, Electrician and Cutting & Tailoring.
• The best trainees of each of the above trades at the State level competition compete at the All India Skills Competition.
• The best Craftsmen at the All India level are awarded merit certificates and a cash prize of Rs.10,000/- each.
• The best ITI declared in each trade, whose trainee stands first in the competition at the national level, is awarded a merit certificate.
• The Best State whose trainees secure the highest total marks among all trades is awarded a merit certificate and a running shield medal.
• The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has been conducting "National Work Skills Competition” since 1989 to encourage workers in the engineering industry in India by recognition of excellence in skills and creating awareness among workers of the need for skill augmentation.
• The CII holds competition in 7 trades viz. Electrician, Fitter, Industrial Electronics, Miller, Tool & Die Maker, Turner and Welder. The Skills Competition is recognised by Ministry of Labour.