IHCL PARTNERS WITH REACHA AND TATA STRIVE TO TRAIN 200 YOUTH IN BARAMULLA

MUMBAI, MAY 21, 2024: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the launch of a center in association with REACHA, a leading non-profit organization, Tata STRIVE and the Indian Army in Boniyar, Baramulla (Aspirational District of Jammu & Kashmir). Under this partnership, the comprehensive program aims to empower the youth and address the growing demand for a skilled workforce in region.

Mr. Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, 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 program is in line with IHCL’s ESG+ framework of Paathya, provides young individuals with industry-relevant skills, enhancing 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 program focuses on holistic professional development, and to provide market-related hospitality training in ‘Bakery’ and ‘Food and Beverage service’ with access to employment opportunities for the youth. In addition to technical skills, the program will equip participants with valuable life skills, empowering them and positively impacting their communities. Post course completion, learners will be given assistance for employment or entrepreneurship.

Acknowledging the need to nurture and empower the deserving young individuals, IHCL actively invests in their growth, while also playing a significant role in advancing the hospitality sector as a whole.

About The Indian Hotels Company Limited

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the iconic brand for the most discerning travellers and ranked as India’s Strongest Brand 2023 as per Brand Finance; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; and Ginger, which is revolutionising the lean luxe segment.

Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel - The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL has a portfolio of 311 hotels including 91 under development globally across 4 continents, 13 countries and in over 100 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is primarily listed on the BSE and NSE.

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For more information, please contact: malihah.faizi@ihcltata.com