In a significant meeting held at Kaushal Bhavan, New Delhi, the Chairperson of the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC), Jyoti Mayal, along with CEO Rajan Bahadur and Vivek Shandilya, met with the honourable Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (I/C), Government of India, Jayant Chaudhary. The meeting focused on the expansive opportunities within the tourism and hospitality sectors and the pivotal role of skill development in creating meaningful employment for youth.
The honourable Minister, Jayant Chaudhary, emphasised the various scopes in the tourism and hospitality fields and highlighted the importance of skilling initiatives to empower the youth, ensuring they can access and secure rewarding job opportunities.
Jyoti Mayal and Rajan Bahadur provided an overview of the various initiatives undertaken by THSC under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and in collaboration with the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). They elaborated on key programmes such as the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman (PMVK), and the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) under the RTD framework, all aimed at bolstering the skill development landscape in the tourism and hospitality sectors.
Rajan Bahadur, CEO of THSC, said, “Our commitment to enhancing the skill sets of the youth aligns with the national agenda of skilling India. Through our initiatives, we aim to create a robust ecosystem that not only supports the industry’s growth but also ensures that the youth are equipped with the necessary skills to thrive in the dynamic environment of tourism and hospitality.”
The meeting underscored the collaborative efforts between the government and THSC to foster a skilled workforce, contributing to the economic growth and development of the nation.
