World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) is observed globally on July 15, established by the UNGA through Resolution 69/145 in 2014. The 2026 theme is 'Skills for Green and Digital Economy', emphasising the need to equip young people with skills relevant to clean energy transitions, digital technologies, and sustainable livelihoods. UNESCO, ILO and UNICEF jointly organise it. India's Skill India Mission (launched July 15, 2015 — coinciding with the first WYSD), PMKVY and 15,000+ ITIs aim to skill 50 crore youth. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) leads implementation.
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World Youth Skills Day 2026 (July 15): Theme 'Skills for Green and Digital Economy'; India Skill India Mission Highlighted
Key Points
- World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) is observed globally on July 15, established by the UNGA through Resolution 69/145 in 2014
- The 2026 theme is 'Skills for Green and Digital Economy', emphasising the need to equip young people with skills relevant to clean energy transitions, digital technologies, and sustainable livelihoods
- UNESCO, ILO and UNICEF jointly organise it
- India's Skill India Mission (launched July 15, 2015 — coinciding with the first WYSD), PMKVY and 15,000+ ITIs aim to skill 50 crore youth
- Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) leads implementation
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• World Youth Skills Day: July 15; UNGA Resolution 69/145 (2014) • 2026 theme: 'Skills for Green and Digital Economy' • Co-organised by: UNESCO + ILO + UNICEF • India: Skill India Mission (July 15, 2015); PMKVY; 15,000+ ITIs; NSDC; MSDE; 50 crore target
