IHCL ENABLES TOURISM WITH HOSPITALITY SKILLING INITIATIVES IN J&K
Mr. Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, IHCL, said, “At IHCL, we believe that skilling is a powerful catalyst for employment generation and social transformation. Our focused initiatives in Jammu & Kashmir are aimed at empowering youth with industry relevant skills, enabling them to build sustainable careers in hospitality. By fostering partnerships and creating accessible training ecosystems, we are committed to uplifting communities and contributing to the region’s long-term development.”
Under its ESG+ framework of Paathya, and its goal to upskill 100,000 youth by 2030, IHCL has been actively driving livelihood creation by equipping youth with industry relevant skills in hospitality. To support this mission at scale, IHCL has significantly expanded its skilling infrastructure, growing its network to 83 skilling centres across India, spanning emerging and underserved destinations where tourism potential is high but access to structured training has historically been limited. As part of its broader skilling agenda, IHCL has trained over 42,000 youth across India, responding to the growing demand for skilled talent in the hospitality sector.
With a special emphasis on Jammu & Kashmir, IHCL has undertaken multiple initiatives to empower local youth and create sustainable employment pathways. The company has partnered with organizations such as REACHA with the support of Indian Army to establish a skill centre in Uri, offering specialised training programmes, while also collaborating with Tata STRIVE to train youth across Baramulla and Kupwara in bakery and food & beverage services aligned with local employment opportunities. Further strengthening its regional focus, IHCL has also collaborated with IIT Jammu to design structured skilling programmes that combine academic excellence with industry exposure. These initiatives are tailored to build a future ready workforce while supporting the socio-economic development of the region.
IHCL with 83 skilling continues to invest in talent pools to support deserving youth and their families across 21+ states in India including New Delhi, Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir.
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 World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2025 and India’s Strongest Brand 2025 as per Brand Finance; Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxury hotels merging elegance with historical charm; Brij, an experiential leisure offering; Atmantan, one of India’s leading integrated wellness destinations; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Tree of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings 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 628 hotels including 255 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 14 countries and in over 250 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.
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