Hyderabad: National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management (NITHM), Gachibowli Hyderabad, conducted Indira Mahila Shakthi Canteen Management Training of batch 4 (26 candidates) from 21st – 30th Nov ’24. Totally 109 women have been trained so far and SERP is expected to train another 6 batches in the next two to three months.
This 10 Days Program is Sponsored by Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP), Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Department, Government of Telangana, Hyderabad. The program gives livelihood training to women in bulk cooking, helping and encouraging them to open their own canteens and become successful entrepreneurs.
Learning for 10 days is on various menus such as Varieties of Rice, Tea Varieties, Telangana Snacks and Sweets, Basic Gravies, Biryani and Savory. Apart from their hands on practical learning, the theory learning was imparted on Hygienic practices in food handling; Menu Planning & Food Preparation; Presentation & Plating Techniques; Permits and Licenses; Pantry and Canteen Management; Food Services and also Soft Skills and Grooming.
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The Valedictory Ceremony was conducted today 30th Nov at 1:30 pm. The opening address was given W Johnson: Director of SERP, He interacted with the women and asked them about the training program and their canteen openings in the coming month. Chef Dr. MK Ganesh Principal I/c NITHM; NTHMs Chef A.Mahesh and Chef Tulja Ram, Hameed DPM Serp and Sr. Asst. Prof. Mrs. Michelle J Francis, Training & Placement Officer from NITHM were part of the certificate distribution program.
The closing was virtually addressed by Smt. D. Divya,IAS; CEO of SERP. During the validatory opening, W Johnson: Mentioned that the trained candidates, they would be pressured to open their canteens, before the deadline dates. NITHM campus is a very peaceful environment and they should be happy after getting trained.
Smt. D. Divya,IAS; CEO of SERP, addressed the trained batch wishing them success in their canteens, mentioning that they should cook food like home food. This training was given for them to learn bulk cooking should be made effective with zero error. Keeping in mind quality, taste and presentation it should be a home food feeling.Wastage should be minimal for a profiting business..The Indira Mahila Shakthi Canteen Management Training many women are being given an opportunity to become successful entrepreneurs.
The students shared their learning experiences and were very happy with the program. Many of the participants have small businesses and now are empowered to open their canteen soon. The program was coordinated well by Sr. Asst. Prof. Mrs. Michelle J Francis from NITHM,under the guidance of Sri Zendage Hanumant Kondiba, IAS Director of Tourism and Nithm.
