Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) aims to expand its skill training centers to 50 nationwide by next year, partnering with TCS for online training. Targeting 100,000 skilled individuals by 2030 under its Paathya initiative, IHCL prioritizes rural areas, anticipating over 25% participation from women. IHCL EVP Gaurav Pokhariyal underscores the industry’s resurgence post-pandemic and the need to nurture talent. Challenges include rural perceptions of hospitality and migration issues. IHCL emphasizes diversity with a 25% female target, anticipating surpassing it. With existing centers across 15 states, IHCL plans to diversify training methods, leveraging partnerships with TCS and other organizations.
IHCL’s Ambitious Skilling Drive: Bridging Hospitality Workforce Gap
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