Vineet Raj Kapoor invited as Chief Expert (IDT) for Odisha Skills 2025

CTTR Bhubhaneswar Odisha Bhubhaneswar, India

Odisha Skills 2025 Vineet Raj Kapoor has been invited by Odisha Skill Development Mission invited as Chief Expert Jury and Skill Competition Manager for Odisha Skills 2025. Vineet Raj Kapoor had been the Chief Expert Jury and Skill Competition Manager for Industrial Design Technology and for Graphic Design Technology in Odisha Skills 2023 as well. 

Vineet Raj Kapoor invited as Chief Expert (DIMD) for IndiaSkills Regionals (North East) 2026 at Guwahati

Guwahati University Guwahati, India

Vineet Raj Kapoor invited as Chief Expert (DIMD) for IndiaSkills Regionals (North East) 2025. Vineet Raj Kapoor had been the Chief Expert at Nationals in 2022, 2024 and at Regionals in 2022 (Regionals were not held in 2024) and for Track 2 as well. Besides this he has served as Chief Expert at different State Competitions for Odisha, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh multiple times. He has been involved in multiple skills besides IDT - like DIMD, GDT and 3DDGA.

Speaker Panelist at ObserveNOW SkillIndia Leadership Summit 2026

Vineet Raj Kapoor is invited to be a Speaker Panelist at the ObserveNOW  SkillIndia Summit at New Delhi on 13 Feb 2025. 

The Skill India Leadership Summit 2026 will be held on 13th Feb 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together leaders, policymakers, HR professionals, educators, and industry pioneers to drive the future of India’s workforce.

Focused on the theme "From Learning To Leadership: Education, Skills & HR For India's Future," the summit will highlight the critical role of skilling, upskilling, and reskilling in shaping a competitive workforce.

From reimagining vocational education to redefining workplace learning, the summit will showcase emerging skill development practices, industry partnerships, and innovative workforce models — all designed to prepare India’s talent for the opportunities of tomorrow.

Join us as we bring together the nation’s education and HR ecosystem to bridge skill gaps, foster collaboration, and power India’s journey toward becoming a global skills leader.

Vineet Raj Kapoor invited as Chief Expert (IDT) for IndiaSkills Regionals (South) 2026 at Hyderabad

Vineet Raj Kapoor invited as Chief Expert (DIMD) for IndiaSkills Regionals (South) 2026 at Hyderabad. Vineet Raj Kapoor had been the Chief Expert at Nationals in 2022, 2024 and at Regionals in 2022 (Regionals were not held in 2024), 2026 and for Track 2 as well. Besides this he has served as Chief Expert at different State Competitions for Odisha, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh multiple times. He has been involved in multiple skills besides IDT - like DIMD, GDT and 3DDGA.

Vineet Raj Kapoor invited as Chief Expert (IDT) for IndiaSkills Regionals (East) 2026 at Bhubaneswar

Vineet Raj Kapoor, Director CDS, Invited as Chief Expert for IDT at IndiaSkills South Regionals

 

PRESS RELEASE

Chandigarh, 24 Feb 2026 – Indian IDT Expert Vineet Raj Kapoor nominated as Chief Expert (Industrial Design Technology) at Indiaskills Regional NE 2025-26 (21-24 Feb 2026)

The IndiaSkills East Regional Competition serves as a vital scouting ground for the nation’s most promising technical talent. This year, SXILL’s influence on the national stage was further solidified as our founder, Vineet Raj Kapoor, successfully completed his tenure as the Chief Expert for Industrial Design Technology (IDT) for the Eastern region.

Organized by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the competition held in the East showcased a surge in innovation from states like Odisha and Bihar. As Chief Expert, Vineet Raj Kapoor was responsible for:

Standardizing Evaluation: Aligning regional judging criteria with international WorldSkills
Technical Oversight: Managing the workflow for CAD (Computer-Aided Design), 3D rendering, and physical prototyping modules.
Mentorship: Guiding the jury to identify designers who balance aesthetic form with manufacturable function.

The East Regionals proved that Indian youth are ready to compete on a global scale. SXILL’s leadership in these events ensures that our own students are trained using the exact same world-class standards used to judge the nation’s best.

Chandigarh Design School Mentoring Indiakills Candidates Chandigarh

Bootcamp DIMD Skills

Chandigarh 26 March 2026

Chandigarh Design School (School of Experience Illusion and Life Learnings) founded by Technocrat Ms. Neelu Kapoor and Worldskills Design Mentor Prof. Vineet Raj Kapoor was selected by Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha Skills Councils to train and mentor India’s Indiaskills candidates for Industrial Design Technology and Digital Interactive Media Design for Indiaskills Nationals. These candidates were Gold and Silver Position holders in their respective Regionals. now being trained at Chandigarh Design School at Chandigarh. The candidates come from leading Design Institutes like NID Ahmedabad, NIFT Mumbai, NID Bhopal, CTTC Bhubaneswar, Atlas University, Mumbai, DOT Design School, Chennai, among others

Speaking on the occasion, the Founder Vineet Raj Kapoor, Chief Expert (DIMD) and Chief Expert (IDT) and various Regionals and State Competitions and Lead Expert Worldskills France (Industrial Design) for Indiaskills said “I am fortunate to work with these top students and find it invigorating to help them grasp the nuances of design and giving them tips to score points at Worldskills. It is a challenge since they have studied under the best of teachers and mentors of India. However, we have developed a very good rapport and they find learning at SXILL equally rewarding. SXILL students have worked at the Top in leading organizations including Sony, Yatra.com, Gaana.com as well as Directed top animated shows like ‘Motu Patlu’ and even independent artists like Sukh-E the singer amongst others. SXILL students own leading IT companies in the region like Intelligaia, Trabug, Creative Peppers etc.”

Neelu Kapoor, the Founder of SXILL and herself a National Jury (Graphic Design) for NSDC backed Indiaskills said, “SXILL offer a unique ‘Design your own Curriculum’ option in line with the National Education Policy as well as a World Class Animation and Design Finishing School SXILUP for Animation and Design passouts from Colleges. In this endeavor SXILL is backed by top studios like Lakshya Digital, Digitoonz, Greengold (Chhota Bheem), Technicolor, and more. Our students consistently win International Awards like 11secondclub and GO48!”

Chandigarh Design School Mentoring Indiakills Candidates Chandigarh

Chandigarh Design School SCO 186-188, Sec 17C, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India

Bootcamp Media Skills Chandigarh 26 March 2026 SXILL (School of Experience Illusion and Life Learnings) founded by Technocrat Ms. Neelu Kapoor and Worldskills Design Mentor Prof. Vineet Raj Kapoor was selected by Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra, Skills Councils to train and mentor India’s Indiaskills candidates for 3D Digital Game Art and Graphic Design Technology for […]

Vineet Raj Kapoor invited as Jury for Voronezh International Animation Festival 2026

Voronezh International Animation Festival Voronezh, Russian Federation

The Voronezh International Animation Festival, sometimes known as AniMakers, is a growing Russian event focusing on animation creation, industry business, and education, featuring screenings, masterclasses, and competitions for all ages, with strong government support and a goal to boost Voronezh's creative profile in the animation world. It welcomes international submissions and aims to connect creators, studios, and audiences through workshops and film showcases, even hosting school competitions for special prizes.

The Festival Organizers reached out to SXILL and Chandigarh Design School Founder Vineet Raj Kapoor to invite him as Jury for Voronezh International Animation Festival 2026. The Festival would take place from 22-24 May 2026
Animakers - Voronezh International Animation Festival 2026

Key Aspects:

Focus: Animation for adults and children, industry development, technology.
Activities: Screenings, masterclasses, lectures, business talks, competitions (including school studios).
Goal: Promote animation, foster talent, discuss industry challenges (like technological independence).
Key Players: Supported by regional government, with partners like TV BRICS and involvement from local entities like Voronezh Animation Studio

Chandigarh Design School Founder Invited as Mentor by AIC-NMIMS Startup Summer School

Chandigarh Design School Founder Invited as Mentor by AIC-NMIMS Startup Summer School

Chandigarh, India | June 2026

Vineet Raj Kapoor, Founder of Chandigarh Design School and a leading mentor in Design Thinking, Product Design, UI/UX Design, and Innovation Education, has been invited by the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC-NMIMS) to mentor participants at the Startup Summer School 2026, an immersive entrepreneurship program being conducted at the NMIMS Chandigarh Campus.

Established under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, Government of India, AIC-NMIMS has supported more than 180 startups across diverse sectors and has emerged as a significant contributor to India's innovation and startup ecosystem.

The Startup Summer School is a seven-day experiential learning program designed for students from Grades 8 to 12, introducing them to entrepreneurship, innovation, startup creation, business leadership, and problem-solving methodologies.

As part of the program, Vineet Raj Kapoor conducted a special mentoring session on:

"Diving Deep into Prototyping"

Date: 17 June 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: NMIMS Chandigarh Campus

The session focused on the importance of prototyping as a critical step in the innovation process. Participants were introduced to methods used by product designers, startup founders, UI/UX designers, and entrepreneurs to transform ideas into tangible solutions through rapid experimentation and iterative development.

Speaking about the engagement, Vineet Raj Kapoor said:

"Innovation begins when ideas move beyond discussion and become something that can be tested, evaluated, and improved. Prototyping allows young innovators to learn quickly, fail safely, and build confidence in their problem-solving abilities. It is encouraging to see students at such a young age being exposed to entrepreneurship and design-led innovation."

With over three decades of experience in design education, skill development, and creative industries, Kapoor has mentored students, startups, educators, and WorldSkills competitors across multiple disciplines including UI/UX Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Animation, Digital Media, and Design Thinking.

Through Chandigarh Design School and SXILL, he has actively promoted industry-aligned learning and innovation-driven education. Chandigarh Design School is recognized for its specialized UI/UX Design Courses, User Experience Design Training, Design Thinking Workshops, Product Design Programs, and mentorship-led approach to developing future-ready professionals.

The Startup Summer School initiative reflects the growing emphasis on nurturing entrepreneurial thinking at an early age and equipping students with practical skills in creativity, innovation, collaboration, and leadership.

The interaction between young aspiring entrepreneurs and experienced mentors is expected to inspire participants to pursue innovation-driven careers and contribute meaningfully to India's expanding startup ecosystem.

About Chandigarh Design School

Chandigarh Design School is a specialized institution focused on UI/UX Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Animation, Design Thinking, and emerging creative technologies. Through project-based learning, mentorship, industry collaborations, and skill excellence initiatives, the institution prepares learners for careers in the global design and innovation economy.