IHCL joined forces with REACHA (Research & Extension Association for Conservation Horticulture and Agro-Forestry) and the Indian Army, to announce a skill development centre in Uri, Jammu & Kashmir. Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive VP, Human Resources, IHCL, said, “On World Youth Skills Day, IHCL reaffirms its commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable future through skill development. Guided by our ESG+ framework, Paathya, we aim to skill 1,00,000 youth by 2030, empowering individuals with capabilities that support both employment and entrepreneurship.”
“The skill centre in Uri, reflects this purpose-led approach. By investing in human capital, especially in regions with emerging tourism potential, we are contributing to resilient communities and a more sustainable hospitality ecosystem,” he added.
The skill centre in Uri will offer two specialised courses, Bakery and Fashion Designing (Weaving), equipping youth with employable skills and entrepreneurial capabilities, thereby enabling sustainable livelihoods.
IHCL and REACHA have previously collaborated to run successful hospitality skill centres in Kupwara and Buniyar (Baramulla district). With the addition of the skill development centre in Uri, the initiative aims to train approximately 550 youth across Jammu & Kashmir by 2026.
