BCIHMCT Strengthens Strategic Ties with IHCL Through Collaborative Visit to Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi

In a move that signals a deepening partnership between academia and industry, a delegation from the Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BCIHMCT) recently visited the iconic Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi. The visit came at the personal invitation of Mr. Tuhar Abrol, Director of Learning & Development for the IHCL Group’s Delhi NCR L&D Hub.

Hosted by Dr. Anmol Ahluwalia, Area Director – Operations and General Manager, alongside Mr. Abrol and Ms. Paramjeet Dias, Learning & Development Manager, the BCIHMCT team was given a firsthand look at the hotel’s recent renovations and engaged in a series of forward-looking discussions aimed at aligning educational outcomes with evolving industry needs.

The visit served as a springboard for exploring collaborative opportunities that can prepare students for the future of hospitality. Key among the discussions was the proposal by Prof. R.K. Bhandari, who introduced the institute’s “Chandiwala Cocreation Lab” — an initiative focused on innovation, research, CSR, and co-hosted events. He invited IHCL to join hands in shaping projects across a range of areas including incubation, knowledge sharing, and talent development.

Dr. Ahluwalia brought attention to the importance of inclusive employment practices, advocating for skill training programs tailored for individuals with physical challenges, with an eye toward integrating them more effectively into the hospitality workforce.

The meeting concluded with a moment of pride for the institute as Dr. Ahluwalia acknowledged the contributions of BCIHMCT students currently undergoing industrial training at the hotel, specifically naming Mr. Tushar Manchanda, Ms. Soumya Ahuja, and Mr. Yashit Goyal.

This visit marks another step forward in the growing collaboration between BCIHMCT and the IHCL Group, reinforcing a shared mission to develop future-ready professionals equipped to thrive in a dynamic and inclusive hospitality landscape.