MTDC facilitates the Hunar Se Rojgar Tak scheme in state launched by Ministry of Tourism – Government of India

– Associated with top hospitality institutes within the state to impart various courses in the hospitality sector –

Mumbai, June 13, 2016: Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has been selected as a facilitator for the ‘Hunar Se Rojgar Tak’ scheme, launched by Ministry of Tourism – Government of India, to impart valuable courses at state level in the hospitality sector. MTDC has associated with identified hospitality institutions in Maharashtra for the Hunar Se Rojgar Tak Scheme which primarily focuses on providing economic empowerment of the youth in the remote parts of Maharashtra.  The programmes running under the scheme are free of cost for the students with an aim to empower the under privileged youth of the country ensuring economic benefit through employment generation and to reduce the skill gap that affects the hospitality sector.

The scheme, targeting the students who are minimum eighth pass and in the age group of 18 to 28 years, intends to generate self-employment opportunities at a local level and enables them to achieve a competent place in the industry with their own skills. The courses offered under this scheme will provide these students a chance to develop their skills and enhance their knowledge thus making them more confident about their work.

In association with identified hospitality institutes, MTDC has carried out various hospitality courses comprising of 6 to 8 weeks duration such as: –

• Food Production
• Food & Beverages
• Bakery & Patisserie
• Housekeeping utility

On this initiative Smt. Valsa Nair Singh, IAS, Principal Secretary, Cultural & Tourism Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, said “The Ministry of Tourism has announced a very important and effective initiative under the ‘Hunar Se Rojgar’ scheme. With MTDC being selected as a key facilitator we have taken up an important responsibility on our shoulders to bring a positive change for these students who belong to an underprivileged background. The knowledge imparted through this will hone their skills and develop their work ethics which will make them ready to face the challenges of this industry with more confidence. Hunar Se Rojgar Tak is a double benefit programme as it improves the standard of living of these students as well as provides a sound resource to serve in the hospitality sector.”

Dr. K H Govind Raj, IAS, Managing Director, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation said, “MTDC has conducted various courses at Pune, Nasik, Baramati and Nagpur regions under the ‘Hunar Se Rozgar Tak’ scheme which has benefitted thousands of students belonging to low economic strata. MTDC has associated with reputed hospitality institutes to provide a skill based training programme in categories like food production, bakery and housekeeping which will help these students to be financially independent. Many students have benefitted from this course and are already employed and started their own career in the hospitality sector. MTDC believes in contributing towards state economy and work hard to enhance the opportunities and support youth’s contribution in the hospitality sector.”

Smt. Swati Kale, General Manager, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, “We have received a great response from students across various cities in Maharashtra for this programme. This initiative is our helping hand to these underprivileged students who takes an effort to change their lives but is deprived of opportunities. Through ‘Hunar Se Rojgar Tak’ scheme they get a chance to develop their skills and stand independent in this competitive segment of hospitality.”

Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in the state, which generates substantial foreign exchange and has culminated in significant employment prospects. Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) was established with the aim of promoting tourism in the state. Since its foundation, MTDC has been at the forefront of development and maintenance of various tourist sites and at present owns and maintains resorts in these regions. To aide tourists, MTDC has opened information centres at all popular destination, which provide travel information about various tourist spots in Maharashtra along with travel maps, Maharashtra tourism guides and travel books at affordable prices.

Maharashtra is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India offering a diverse range of experiences from pristine beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, natural caves, waterfalls, to imposing forts, colourful festivals, ancient pilgrimage shrines, museums, and historical monuments. For further details, please visit: http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/