The partnership aims to boost income of rural homestay operators, develop hospitality services, and create employment opportunities through a two-year MoU signed between MPTB and Tata STRIVE.
In addition to the previously mentioned facts, it's worth noting that the partnership between Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) and Tata STRIVE is expected to further strengthen the State's rural tourism ecosystem by creating thousands of job opportunities in the hospitality and tourism sector. The collaboration will facilitate the availability of skilled manpower for hotels operated by the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) and private hospitality establishments.
The MoU signed by Shri D.P. Singh, Director (Skill), MPTB, and Shri Ameya Wanjari, CEO of Tata STRIVE, includes an option for extension by mutual consent. The agreement is financially advantageous for the State Government as MPTB will not incur any expenditure on training.
In the first phase of the MoU, nearly 1,000 stakeholders associated with the rural tourism and homestay ecosystem will receive Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certification and upskilling training. The training programme will cover practical aspects such as homestay management, digital booking, the use of Online Travel Agency (OTA) platforms, front office operations, housekeeping, local cuisine, food and beverage services, tourist guiding, safety, hygiene, sustainable tourism, and revenue management. In the subsequent phases, refresher training will be provided to the staff of MPSTDC hotels and resorts, while young people across the State will be imparted industry-oriented hospitality skills.
Upon successful completion of the training, all participants will receive an industry-recognised joint certification from IHCL–Tata STRIVE and the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, enhancing their professional credibility and improving their prospects for employment and entrepreneurship in the tourism and hospitality sector.
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