Rourkela: Odisha celebrated a proud achievement on the global skills map as Komal, a talented young innovator from Rourkela, won the Bronze medal in Industrial Design Technology at the prestigious WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025. Her victory not only reflects India’s growing strength in design-led manufacturing and engineering but also reinforces Odisha’s rising leadership in nurturing high-potential technical talent ready for Industry 4.0 opportunities.
Komal’s medal-winning performance showcased exceptional proficiency in concept design, 3D modelling, product engineering, and advanced digital prototyping—skills that today define modern innovation and industrial competitiveness. Her journey—from first discovering design engineering to earning the opportunity to represent India on Asia’s largest skills stage—demonstrates relentless dedication, creative thinking, and mastery of emerging technologies. Competing against the continent’s finest young engineering minds, Komal excelled through complex problem-solving challenges that required precision, speed, and innovation.
Congratulating the medalist, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (I/C) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, said:
“India’s young competitors have made the country proud with their outstanding debut at WorldSkillsAsia 2025, held in Taipei. Their craft, discipline and drive reflect the best of our growing skills movement. Congratulations to the entire team. Your success inspires thousands across India to aim higher.”
Komal’s achievement was made possible through the strong support of MSDE, NSDC, technical experts, partner institutions, and industry collaborators who enabled access to world-class training, mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge design technologies. Odisha’s strengthening skill development ecosystem and commitment to building innovation-driven talent have played a key role in shaping her journey.
India’s debut participation at WorldSkills Asia 2025 concluded with an outstanding performance, securing one Silver, two Bronze medals, and three Medallions for Excellence, reinforcing India’s rising stature as a global skills powerhouse.
Komal’s inspiring journey demonstrates that when ambition meets opportunity, excellence follows—and excellence becomes a milestone for an entire nation.
