Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for Executive Development Center At IHM Ranchi
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Foundation Stone Laid for the Executive Development Centre and Girls’ Hostel Expansion at IHM Ranchi Efforts will be made to ensure that IHM's growth is not eclipsed - Sudivya Kumar, Minister of Tourism
December 2025: the foundation stone for the ambitious Executive Development Centre and Girls’ Hostel Expansion Project was ceremonially laid at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Ranchi. The institute is operated by the Tourism Department, Government of Jharkhand, and is affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
The ceremony was graced by the Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Art, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs, Shri Sudivya Kumar Sonu, and the Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperation, Smt. Shilpi Neha Tirkey, as Chief Guests also present in the occasion were Dr. Bhupesh Kumar, Principal, IHM Ranchi, faculty, staff and students of IHM Ranchi.
The programme commenced in the institute’s auditorium with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the esteemed guests. This was followed by a graceful Ganesh Vandana and a captivating Jhumar dance performance presented by the students.
In his address, Hon’ble Tourism Minister Shri Sudivya Kumar Sonu expressed that IHM Ranchi is the “blue-eyed baby” of Jharkhand Tourism and is rapidly emerging as one of the most promising institutions in the state. He stated that the institute will play a vital role in preparing skilled professionals for Jharkhand’s growing tourism industry. He encouraged the students to advance with enthusiasm, discipline, and innovative thinking. He also emphasized that Jharkhand is one of the few states deeply rooted in its culture, which remains its strongest identity.
Hon’ble Agriculture Minister Smt. Shilpi Neha Tirkey, in her remarks, appreciated the institute’s significant contribution in promoting local food heritage, traditional cuisines, and agriculture-based resources. She urged the students to embrace innovation using local produce, and to focus on nutrition and sustainable development.
Welcoming the dignitaries, the Principal of IHM Ranchi, Dr. Bhupesh Kumar, expressed immense pride and said that the day marks a historic moment for the institute. He shared that the foundation of the auditorium-cum-executive development centre is not merely a tradition but a symbol of new energy, new aspirations, and renewed commitment. He added that the new infrastructure will not only expand the physical capacity of the institute but also strengthen its educational standards, training capabilities, and future opportunities. He reiterated the institute’s vision of providing modern technology-based learning, practical skills, and global-quality education to prepare the hospitality leaders of tomorrow.
The ceremony concluded with the Hon’ble Ministers performing the Bhoomi Pujan with full traditional rituals, formally marking the beginning of the Executive Development Centre and Girls’ Hostel.
