NITHM Hyderabad launches 10-day chef training programme for transgender persons
The National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management in Hyderabad has launched a 10-day culinary training program for transgender individuals. The initiative aims to provide professional skills in hospitality to improve employability and career sustainability.
Why it matters
This program represents a targeted effort toward social inclusion and economic empowerment for marginalized communities in the hospitality sector.
The National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (NITHM), Hyderabad has launched a 10-day Canteen Chef Training Programme for transgender persons. The programme is aimed at equipping participants with culinary and employability skills to improve their livelihood opportunities.
The programme began on Wednesday (July 15) and will continue till July 24 and is sponsored by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Senior Citizens and Transgender Persons.
Inaugurating the programme, NITHM Director Venkata Ramana said hospitality-based skill training could help transgender persons build sustainable careers and improve their livelihoods. He urged the participants to make the best use of the training and expressed confidence that the programme would enhance their skills while opening up avenues for employment and self-employment.
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