Didac India has long been the region’s largest platform for education, but with the introduction of Didac Skills 2025, it has evolved into a powerful converging point for building a future-ready workforce, one where education and skilling move hand in hand. The combined platform is enabling India to align learning outcomes with real-
The growing focus on integrated skilling also aligns strongly with Germany’s current labour priorities. As Germany faces a rapidly intensifying skilled labour shortage over the next three years, its industries will require nearly 750,000 trained Indian youth to fill critical roles, notes Norbert Volker, Managing Director, Didacta (Association for Education Suppliers in Germany). Speaking at Didac Skills 2025, Volker emphasized that Germany’s advanced industrial ecosystem relies heavily on a steady pipeline of trained professionals, yet fewer young Germans are choosing apprenticeships and technical pathways.
He highlighted that India, with its expanding youth population and strengthening skilling ecosystem showcased at Didac Skills, is uniquely positioned to collaborate. For Indian youth, Germany presents a pathway to world-class training, global work exposure, and specialised skills. Many may return to contribute to India’s own growing industries, while others may build international careers across German and Indo-German enterprises.
Volker further noted that the evolving edtech landscape which is strongly represented at Didac Skills 2025, can accelerate bilateral training models, virtual apprenticeships, and industry-certified programs. This creates a win–win opportunity: German industry sustains its growth with skilled talent, while Indian youth gain the global mobility and expertise needed for tomorrow’s workforce.
The strong engagement of India’s Sector Skill Councils, combined with Germany’s growing demand for skilled Indian youth, reflects a powerful global convergence, brought to life at Didac India and Didac Skills 2025, which are rapidly becoming the central hub for education, skilling, and workforce development in the country.
Roland Bleinroth, CEO and President, Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG, emphasised, “Didac India and Didac Skills 2025 has made remarkable progress this year, with the introduction of Didac Skills as a standout, diverse addition. There is a growing need for skilled professionals, not only in India but globally, and especially in Germany, where many positions remain unfilled. India’s young, well-educated population can help meet this demand, making collaboration between our countries a true win-win.”
This year, Didac India 2025 has hosted one of its strongest-ever German delegations, including representatives from federal agencies, training institutions, industry bodies, and employers committed to building talent pathways and deeper cooperation with India.
Aditya Gupta, CEO, India Didactics Association, said, “Didac India 2025 is more than an event, it is a catalyst for international partnerships that connect India’s talent with emerging global opportunities. With a renewed focus on skills and the future of work, this year marks a major milestone in Indo-German cooperation.”
In Germany, vocational education and training form the backbone of the entire industrial sector; without this robust system, which combines practical and theoretical learning, the industry would not function effectively. The government of India is placing greater emphasis on skills development and vocational training, and the Germany Pavilion at Didac India 2025 is dedicated to advancing this goal. Volker adds that if the government commits to strengthening vocational education and seeks the right partners to deliver these services, German companies would be an ideal choice, especially given their expertise in vocational training.
Across the halls, Didac Skills delivered a high-impact skilling ecosystem in action, featuring Automobile Technology and Additive Manufacturing challenges by the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), the Design Thinking Challenge by the Furniture and Fittings Skill Council (FFSC), the National Design Challenge by the Water Management and Plumbing Sector Council (WMPSC), and the IndiaSkills – State Level Competitions (Track II) in collaboration with ASDC. The event also included Joinery & Cabinet Making demonstrations with FFSC, the official launch of the National Design Challenge with WMPSC, and live sessions in Make-Up and Hair Styling by the Beauty and Wellness Sector Skill Council (BWSSC).
This, combined with showcases from 400+ global and Indian companies, positions Didac India & Didac Skills 2025 as the largest gathering of education and skills leaders ever witnessed in Asia. Over three days, Delhi becomes the epicentre of learning, innovation, and employability, bringing together policymakers, global brands, institutional heads, and industry pioneers on an unprecedented scale.
