Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the launch of a skilling centre in association with REACHA, a leading non-profit organisation, Tata STRIVE, and the Indian Army in Boniyar, Baramulla (an aspirational district of Jammu & Kashmir). Under this partnership, the comprehensive programme aims to empower the youth and address the growing demand for skilled workforce in the region.
Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President of Human Resources at IHCL, said, “The surge in tourism in Jammu and Kashmir has created a significant demand for skilled workforce in the hospitality sector. We are delighted to take our existing association with REACHA a step further with this project. Driving a positive social impact, the programme is in line with IHCL’s ESG+ framework of Paathya, which provides young individuals with industry-relevant skills, enhances their employability, and contributes to the social and economic development of the region.”
The state-of-the-art skill centre at Boniyar is well-equipped to train 200 learners annually. The job-oriented training programme focuses on holistic professional development and provides market-related hospitality training in bakery and food and beverage service with access to employment opportunities for youth. In addition to technical skills, the programme will equip participants with valuable life skills, empowering them and positively impacting their communities. After course completion, learners will be given assistance for employment or entrepreneurship.
Acknowledging the need to nurture and empower deserving young individuals, IHCL actively invests in their growth while also playing a significant role in advancing the hospitality sector as a whole.
