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ICCI National Hospitality & Tourism Council joins hands with SAATHIYA, a Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiative, to provide Short Term Training to women (and youth) from marginalised backgrounds for Entry Level Profession in Food and Beverage (F&B) Service and Housekeeping Operations leading to Guest Service Associate roles in leading Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, and QSRs; creating opportunities and ways where the industry can add value and
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support the employment and enable sustainable livelihoods. The WICCI National Hospitality & Tourism Council – SAATHIYA Skill Development Initiative draws extensively from the experiences of the industry, training partners, NGOs, and government agencies and institutions.. Ms. Meena Bhatia, National Advisory Board Member, WICCI Hospitality & Tourism Council – explains, “The programme aims to guide and prepare the youth, transforming them into confi-
dent, career-focused individuals in the organized sector and endeavours to positively transform the lives of these vulnerable and less privileged members of the society. Our goal is aligned with the country’s skill development vision, as also with the industry’s future need for a well-groomed and well-trained workforce.” Ms. Kanika Hasrat, National President, WICCI Hospitality & Tourism Council ( General Manager, Taj City Centre Gurugram, IHCL) along with Ritu Chawla Mathur – National Vice President, ventured into this initiative with the belief that this was their opportunity to give back to their industry and communities. Both having had illustrious careers in the industry, Ritu reminiscences, “There is much to celebrate and
