Partnership builds on Airbnb’s commitment to support Skill India mission by creating and Empowering 50,000 Hospitality Entrepreneurs in India
A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Tourism and Hospitality Sector Skill Council (THSC) with Airbnb.
The MoU will provide hospitality skill training to hospitality micro-entrepreneurs in India.
Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said, “We believe that this partnership will help to augment Skill India Mission by bringing in global best practices for the training of small hospitality entrepreneurs. The domestic tourism has immense potential in India and this partnership will benefit the ecosystem by creating opportunities for women and youth. We will extend all possible cooperation to make India a tourism hotspot”
The signing of MoU is in line with the Government’s endeavor to promote entreprenuership under the Skill India Programme. NSDC is the implementation arm of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
Through the partnership, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Airbnb, NSDC and THSC will work together to create an accredited skill development module for hospitality entrepreneurs offering homestay facilities, unique accommodations and local experiences
Building on Airbnb’s commitment to support Skill India Mission by creating 50,000 hospitality entrepreneurs in India, it aims to empower citizens, including those in rural and underserved areas to join the ‘alternate accommodation’ sector and pursue new livelihood opportunities by sharing their homes.