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IHCL Unveils India’s Largest Skilling Centre at Aguada Plateau in Goa Throughout Taj Fort Aguada’s fiftieth Anniversary Celebrations
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Indian Accommodations Firm (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality model, unveiled the nation’s largest skilling centre on the Aguada Plateau in Goa. The announcement was made throughout the fiftieth anniversary celebrations of Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa, with Shri Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Goa, in attendance.
Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and CEO, IHCL mentioned, “The skilling centre located on the Aguada plateau will address the critical need for a skilled workforce to support the travel and tourism sector. This capability-building initiative will leverage the untapped talent and bridge the employability gap in the sector.”
Shri Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Authorities of Goa mentioned, “Goans have a natural flair for hospitality, and as tourism continues to evolve, skilling, reskilling and upskilling are the need of the hour. Goa, as the country’s premier leisure & MICE destination, has always been at the heart of tourism. IHCL’s initiative will create new employment opportunities for our youth, supporting Goa’s vision for sustained growth in the tourism sector. By fostering essential skilling programs, this effort embraces our principles of regenerative tourism, ensuring sustainable development while empowering local communities, and enabling them to build successful careers right here in Goa.”
As a part of its industry-leading ESG+ framework, Paathya, IHCL, with 38 skilling centres, continues to put money into nurturing expertise, empowering deserving youth and their households. This initiative not solely boosts employment alternatives but additionally contributes to the expansion of the hospitality sector.
