Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council Partners with Bharatiya Shiksha Board to Strengthen Vocational Education in Schools

The Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC), India's premier Sector Skill Council for the tourism and hospitality industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Bharatiya Shiksha Board (BSB) to integrate industry-aligned vocational education into the school ecosystem, marking a significant milestone in advancing the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Strategic Collaboration
- Parties involved: Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) and Bharatiya Shiksha Board (BSB).
- Purpose: Integrate industry‑aligned vocational education into schools, advancing the vision of NEP 2020.
- Role of THSC: Acts as Quality Assurance, Affiliation, Assessment, and Certification Partner for vocational programs under BSB.

Key Initiatives
- School affiliations and quality assurance mechanisms.
- Training of Trainers (ToT) and certification of vocational trainers.
- NSQF‑compliant assessments and joint skill certifications.
- Strengthened industry linkages for experiential learning, internships, and career pathways.

Leadership Voices
- Swami Ramdev (Founder Chairman, BSB): Highlighted this as the first strong academic‑industry partnership by a national education board sponsor, aiming to build a skilled workforce and entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Rajan Bahadur (CEO, THSC): Emphasized creating a future‑ready education ecosystem by introducing tourism and hospitality education at the school level, equipping students with employability and entrepreneurial skills.

Broader Impact
- Vocational education from Classes IX–XII, aligned with NSQF.
- Courses across tourism, hospitality, IT, green jobs, handicrafts, and wellness.
- Supports Viksit Bharat 2047 vision by preparing a skilled, self‑reliant, globally competitive workforce.

This partnership is a milestone in mainstreaming vocational education into India’s school system, ensuring students graduate with both academic knowledge and industry‑recognized skills.