Lyon [France], September 13: The 47th WorldSkills Competition was officially inaugurated on 10th September 2024 by French President Emmanuel Macron at a grand opening ceremony held at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France. Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship also graced the ceremony, meeting the young participants comprising Team India, to boost their confidence.