<h1>Finance Minister Encourages Indian Team at London World Skills Competition, Highlights Role of Skill Development for Growth.</h1> The Union Finance Minister met with the Indian team participating in the London World Skills Competition, encouraging them to uphold national pride. The 16-member contingent received national flag mementos and was praised for their skills and international exposure. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), responsible for India's participation, aims to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. The Finance Minister highlighted the importance of skill development for economic growth and urged the acceleration of Sector Skill Councils. As of August 2011, NSDC had approved 39 projects to skill 57 million people over the next decade.