Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar Appointed to National Hotel Management Council Board

In a significant move set to revitalize hospitality training and vocational skill building across the nation, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has officially nominated Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar as an Expert Member on the Board of Governors of the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT). The prestigious appointment comes via a formal office memorandum issued by the Ministry, recognizing Dr. Mewar's extensive leadership, ground-level operational insight, and sustained contributions to India’s heritage and luxury hotel industry. His induction places a prominent industry veteran at the heart of apex policy formulation, ensuring national hospitality curricula adapt rapidly to contemporary international standards.Apex Council Role: Spearheading Standards at NCHMCT Under Ministry of TourismThe appointment embeds seasoned industry acumen directly into India's premier regulatory body for hospitality academics:Premier Hospitality Authority: Operating directly under the Ministry of Tourism, NCHMCT serves as the apex national body regulating academics, benchmarking certifications, and overseeing nationwide vocational training across hotel management, catering technology, and food and beverage services.National Recognition of Excellence: The central government's nomination underscores Dr. Mewar's proven track record in luxury tourism stewardship, historic conservation hospitality, and service-sector excellence across Rajasthan and India.Bridging the Industry-Academia Divide: Having top-tier hotel industry leadership on the Board of Governors ensures that institutional training methodologies mirror modern guest expectations, luxury enterprise demands, and emerging culinary innovations.Empowering Youth: Modernized Curricula and Employment-Oriented Skill DevelopmentDr. Mewar’s tenure on the governing council aims to catalyze large-scale transformations in hospitality vocational ecosystems:Curriculum Alignment with Global Trends: Efforts will focus on reforming outdated academic modules, integrating modern digital hotel management systems, sustainable culinary practices, and specialized guest relations frameworks into existing diplomas and degrees.Industry-Driven Practical Training: The council will look to expand hands-on apprenticeship pipelines, luxury internships, and masterclass opportunities to ensure graduates are job-ready from day one.Focus on Youth Employability: By refining technical training and service skills across affiliated institutes, the initiative aims to boost high-value employment prospects for young professionals entering the rapidly expanding travel, tourism, and catering sectors across India and global markets.