43 Candidates Flagged Off for Romania as India Expands Global Opportunities for Skilled Youth
Union Minister for Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday underlined the need to make skilling, upskilling and employment generation for India’s younger generation a central priority as the country moves towards Viksit Bharat @2047, stressing that India’s skilled workforce must be prepared not only to meet domestic requirements but also the growing needs of industries across the world.
Addressing the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) Annual Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, the Union Minister said India’s automotive sector is entering a new era of transformation, driven by electric mobility, automation, connected technologies, advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0.
43 Candidates Flagged Off for Romania
During the programme, Kumaraswamy launched the ASDC Annual Report and flagged off 43 candidates placed in Romania, highlighting the growing international opportunities available to skilled Indian youth.
The Minister said such opportunities demonstrate how India’s investment in skills can create pathways for young Indians to participate in the global workforce.
The ASDC’s work is already expanding significantly. During FY 2025–26, the council impacted 5,08,173 learners, conducted 1,53,240 assessments and generated 2,88,756 apprenticeship contracts across approximately 3,700 establishments.
With the automotive industry undergoing a fundamental technological transformation, Kumaraswamy said the partnership between government, industry, academia and skilling institutions must become stronger.
“India has the ambition, the market and the manufacturing opportunity. Our collective responsibility is to ensure that we also have the skilled workforce capable of delivering on that ambition.”
He said the government would continue to support initiatives that strengthen manufacturing capabilities, promote technology adoption and develop the skills required for the industries of the future.
“A future-ready India requires a future-ready workforce. Through skilling, upskilling and strong industry participation, we can create opportunities for our youth in India and across the world.”
The Union Minister concluded by stressing that India’s demographic strength can become one of its greatest economic assets if the country succeeds in equipping its younger generation with the right skills and connecting those skills to employment opportunities.