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Why this matters
Young people in the hills of Champawat are talented and hardworking, but many lack access to career guidance, industry exposure and job-ready skills. Too often, the search for work means leaving home. Project Unnati is designed to change that by connecting local youth with real opportunities in one of India's fastest-growing sectors, while strengthening livelihoods within their own communities.
What the programme offers
The programme will run at the Foundation's centre in Lohaghat and will include:
- Career counselling for 150 young people, helping them understand their options and plan their next steps.
- Employability enhancement programmes covering the workplace skills employers look for.
- Hospitality skills training for 60 learners, delivered in line with industry standards.
In their words
“Our young people are talented and hardworking, but they often lack the right guidance and opportunities. This MoU with IHCL will help them build skills and find good jobs in the hospitality sector.”
— Shri Raj Shekhar Joshi, Director and President, Pragyan Technology and Social Policy Action Foundation
“Guided by our ESG+ framework of Paathya, we are committed to creating opportunities that strengthen livelihoods and foster inclusive development. This partnership reflects that commitment by supporting youth with the skills, training and guidance needed to build careers in hospitality.”
— Mr. Prabhat Verma, Chief People Officer, IHCL
About our partner
IHCL, founded by Jamsetji Tata, opened its first hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, in 1903. Through Paathya, its ESG+ framework, IHCL has trained more than 56,000 youth since 2020 and has committed to skilling 1,00,000 youth by 2030.
