The Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) has celebrated the outstanding performance of young designers at the IndiaSkills National Competition 2025–26, where the Fashion Technology skill category emerged as a strong showcase of creativity, craftsmanship, and industry-ready talent.
Held from March 29 to April 2 at India Expo Mart, the competition is organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and supported by the National Skill Development Corporation. The event marked a significant milestone in strengthening India’s position as a globally competitive and future-ready workforce hub.
The competition brought together some of the most promising young designers from across the country, who demonstrated exceptional design innovation, garment construction expertise, precision, and adherence to international standards.
Diksha Prajapati from Jammu & Kashmir secured the gold medal, followed by Vidhi Suthar from Gujarat with silver, and Aerla Manikantha from Telangana winning bronze.
Expressing her excitement, gold medallist Diksha Prajapati said, “This platform has been life-changing. Competing with the best in the country has pushed me to refine my skills and think globally. I now aspire to represent India at international platforms WorldSkills and make the nation proud.”
Congratulating the winners, Dr A Sakthivel, Chairman, AMHSSC said the competition serves as a crucial platform to nurture talent and align skills with global industry needs. “The performance of these participants reflects the growing strength of India’s skilled workforce in the apparel sector,” he said.
Ashish Srivastava, CEO, AMHSSC added that the competition underscores the importance of skill-based education. “These young professionals have showcased a blend of creativity and technical proficiency, making them industry-ready,” he said.
AMHSSC continues to play a key role in strengthening India’s apparel ecosystem through industry-aligned training and skill development initiatives, enabling youth to compete at both national and international levels.
