IHCL partners with Aniidco and Tata strive to strengthen skilling in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands
This World Youth Skills Day, IHCL joins forces with Tata Community Initiatives Trust (TCIT) – Tata STRIVE and Andaman & Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCO), a government enterprise of A & N Administration engaged in development of tourism & infrastructure, to strengthen hospitality workforce development in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Mr. K. Mohanchandran, Senior Vice President – Operations (East and North East), IHCL, said, “As India’s hospitality sector maintains its strong growth trajectory, structured, high-quality vocational training has become a national priority. Guided by Paathya, this partnership with Tata STRIVE and ANIIDCO will enhance employability, service excellence and livelihood opportunities for island youth and existing hospitality professionals while strengthening the tourism ecosystem of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.” The partnership will commence with a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme designed to certify and upskill 250 hospitality personnel employed across hotels, restaurants, resorts and allied establishments. The programme will be implemented across Sri Vijayapuram, Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep, covering modules on Front Office management, Food & Beverage Service, Housekeeping, Kitchen Operations, Multi-Cuisine Cooking, Bakery and Guest House Operations. Under the partnership, Tata STRIVE will lead training delivery, assessment and certification and IHCL leveraging its hospitality leadership and operational presence in the Islands will provide industry expertise and knowledge support. Mr. Ameya Vanjari, COO, Tata STRIVE, said, “The IHCL Tata STRIVE collaboration has been a leader in tourism and hospitality skilling. We are delighted to bring these skilling opportunities to the youth of Andaman Islands with this ANIIDO partnership. At Tata STRIVE, we are committed to creating pathways to sustainable livelihoods through industry-aligned skills development. This collaboration enhances professional competencies and strengthens employment & entrepreneurship opportunities in the tourism and hospitality sector.” Ms. Chanchal Yadav, Managing Director, ANIIDCO, said, “Tourism is a key contributor to the economy of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and building a skilled workforce is critical to sustaining its growth and preparing for the future. This partnership will support professional development across the Islands, and enrich the long-term growth of the Union Territory’s tourism sector.” Under its ESG+ framework, Paathya, committed to skill 1,00,000 youth by 2030, IHCL has expanded its skilling network to 80+ centres across India and has trained more than 49,000 youth since 2020, supporting employability in established and emerging tourism destinations.
