Jaipur, June 16 (KNN) Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has entered into a partnership with Tata Trust to set up a hospitality-focused skill centre at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

IHCL Executive Vice President-Human Resources Gaurav Pokhariyal said, “Rajasthan has a very strong growth potential in the tourism sector.”

“We are delighted to partner with Tata Strive for the skill centre in Jodhpur, which will offer skill-building programmes to youth and also contribute to the overall growth of the industry,” he said.

As per reports, the first batch of 20 students is being trained in a 4-month food and beverage course, whose module is designed by IHCL as a knowledge partner and is aligned to National Skill Development Corporation with Tata Strive as an implementation partner.

An official statement by IHCL said that that the collaboration represents a significant step in IHCL's mission to contribute to the skill development and upliftment of individuals from economically weaker backgrounds.  (KNN Bureau)