An MOU was signed between National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Noida, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, at Institute of Hotel Management, Pusa, New Delhi.
Vice Chancellor, JNU and Chief Executive Officer, NCHMCT signed the MOU on behalf of their respective organizations and exchanged the MOUs in the presence of Minister of Tourism, Culture & DoNER, G. Kishan Reddy and Secretary (Tourism), Arvind Singh.
The MOU is towards recognition of NCHMCT’s flagship UG and PG Degree programs in hospitality by the JNU, leading to award of Degrees to the pass-out students of NCHMCT run courses by JNU from 2023-24 academic year.
Addressing the media, Reddy said that NCHMCT is an institution that deserves getting affiliation. This is a gift specially for the aspirants of hotel management. He said that tourism sector was one of the hardest hit during COVID but now the sector is picking up. G20 meetings have helped in reviving Indian Tourism as around 250 meetings consisting of delegates from several countries will be held across the country.
Singh said that the JNU has a proven track record of research and academic culture and been constantly ranked and regarded not only in the country but also at the global level. Students of IIHM will be benefited from this MoU as it will help in upgradation of overall academic inputs.
Senior officers of Ministry of Tourism, authorities from JNU, professionals from hotel/hospitality industry, academicians from the IHMs and students were present during the MOU signing.
