Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) along with Tata STRIVE has entered into a strategic partnership with Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) to uplift the underserved youth in Tripura. The collaboration will establish a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Khumulwng, West Tripura, dedicated to building career pathways in hospitality sector for local youth and driving sustainable development in the region.  

Following the success of the Hospitality CoE in Kamrup, Assam, this initiative will offer a comprehensive curriculum, with a focus on hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills development, in entry-level courses in Food & Beverage Service, Housekeeping Operations, Front Office, and Kitchen. The program aims to prepare local youth for careers in hospitality, providing hands-on training tailored to industry standards. IHCL partners and operates 38 skill centres across 19 states in India and is committed to train 1,00,000 youth by 2030.  

Indian Hotels Company and its subsidiaries are collectively known as Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and recognized as one of Asia's largest and finest hotel company. It operates in the luxury, premium, midmarket and value segments of the market.