Saturday, November 9, 2024 Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s leading hospitality group, has joined forces with Tata STRIVE in a significant partnership with the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) to empower underprivileged youth in Tripura. This alliance will create a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Khumulwng, West Tripura, focused on providing career opportunities in the hospitality industry for local youth while fostering sustainable growth in the region. Speaking on the occasion, Mr.
Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, IHCL said, “Guided by our ESG+ framework of Paathya and our commitment to giving back to the society, this skill development program aims to bridge the employability gap in hospitality by empowering economically and socially disadvantaged youth. By equipping Tripura’s tribal youth with industry-relevant skills, we are opening doors to meaningful careers and contributing to the socio-economic growth of the region.” Building on the success of the Hospitality CoE in Kamrup, Assam, this new initiative will deliver a robust curriculum emphasizing practical experience and industry-specific skills.
The program will provide foundational courses in Food & Beverage Service, Housekeeping Operations, Front Office Management, and Culinary Skills, equipping students with essential knowledge for entry-level roles in hospitality. At the occasion of signing the MOU between IHCL, TTAADC and Tata ST.