Srinagar, July 18 (JKNS): In a major step towards strengthening industry-academia collaboration and enhancing career opportunities for women, Government Polytechnic for Women (GPW), Srinagar on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jammu & Kashmir Hoteliers Club to provide practical training, internships, mentorship and employment-oriented exposure to students pursuing Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management.
As per news agency JKNS, Government Polytechnic for Women, Srinagar, formalised a strategic industry, academia partnership with the Jammu & Kashmir Hoteliers Club through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony took place on campus and was attended by heads of departments, teaching and non‑teaching staff, and students of the Department of Travel & Tourism.
The MoU was signed in the presence of a distinguished delegation from the Jammu & Kashmir Hoteliers Club. The delegation included Jinab Mushtaq Ahmad Chaya (President, J&K Hoteliers Club), who also graced the occasion as the Chief Guest; Mr. Tariq Rashid Ghani (Junior Vice President); Mr. Naseer Khan (Treasurer); and Mr. Murad Kapra (Joint Treasurer).
Both parties underlined the mutual importance of close collaboration between academia and industry to boost the employability, professional competence, and practical exposure of students in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Management. The agreement provides a framework for cooperation that will enable experiential learning, internships, industry visits, guest lectures, faculty exchange, joint workshops, and other skill‑oriented initiatives designed to bridge classroom learning with real‑world hotel and tourism operations.
Principal, Government Polytechnic for Women, Er. Imtiaz Ahmad, welcomed the partnership and highlighted the college’s commitment to preparing students for industry demands by integrating hands‑on training and sectoral exposure into the curriculum. Jinab Mushtaq Ahmad Chaya lauded the institute’s efforts in women’s technical education and expressed the Club’s readiness to support capacity building, mentorship, and employment pathways for students.
While speaking on the occasion, Jinab Mushtaq Ahmad Chaya, President J&K Hoteliers Club, said, “This partnership is a significant step towards empowering young women with the practical skills and industry exposure required to excel in the hospitality and tourism sector. The Hoteliers Club is committed to providing mentorship, internships, and real‑world training opportunities that will bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice. Together with Government Polytechnic for Women, Srinagar, we will work to create sustainable career pathways and strengthen the local tourism ecosystem.” The event was addressed by other key members of the J&K Hoteliers Club as well.
During her address on the occasion, Mrs. Rukhsana Bashir, Head of Department, Department of Travel & Tourism, Government Polytechnic for Women, Srinagar, said, “We warmly welcome this collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Hoteliers Club. This MoU opens valuable avenues for our students to gain hands‑on experience, industry mentorship, and meaningful internships that complement their classroom studies.”
The collaboration marks a significant step toward strengthening institutional ties with the region’s hospitality industry and enhancing career prospects for diploma holders of the Government Polytechnic for Women, Srinagar. (JKNS)
