Sikkim-based Medhavi Skills University Bagged Medals For Sikkim At India Skills Competitions 2024

Gangtok, May 21, 2024: Sikkim-based Medhavi Skills University (MSU) has bagged medals at the prestigious India Skills Competitions 2024, paving the way for the institute to compete for the 46th World Skills Competition to be held in Lyon, France in September 2024.

MSU is also the first university from Sikkim to participate in the India Skills Competition.

Radhika Chettri, a student of 2nd year in Diploma in Emergency Medical Technology; and Krishna Kumari Mukhia Sunwar, a 2nd year student of Diploma in Radiology & Imaging Technology, have secured a silver, and bronze medal at the prestigious India Skills competition 2024 respectively in Health and Social care Category.

Originating from humble backgrounds in Ben, South Sikkim, and Adarsh Goan, East Sikkim, respectively, these fourth-semester students from Medhavi Skills University's School of Healthcare have journeyed from the tranquil landscapes of Sikkim to the forefront of national recognition.  

India Skills Competition hosted by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is India’s largest skills competition organised every 2 years, for the selection of the National Team to represent India at the World Skills Competition (known as Skills Olympics) thereby turning the dream of young people into reality, propelling them towards a brighter future. This year, the event has witnessed the participation of 2.5 lakh youth aspirants across the country from 30+ States and Union Territories categories starting with District and State level competitions. Finally, 900+ candidates in 47 Skill categories across the country were selected for the Nationals in Delhi to finalise the Top 3.

Their journey of Krishna and Radhika began with the Track-2 competition for the Health & Social Care category for the Eastern Region organized by the Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC) and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), where they emerged as the top contenders. Subsequently, they were trained by the expert Faculty and Mentors of MSU for the National Level Competition.