CBSE yesterday launched two hospitality related courses, under its vocational stream, in the areas of Food Production and Food & Beverage Service. National Council for Hotel Management and Ministry of Tourism have signed up a MoU with CBSE for the same. 26 CBSE schools have been chosen to introduce the two trade courses at plus two level. It may be expanded in future. The curriculum which includes text books have been designed by NCHMCT and it is understood that each school would be adopted by a designated mentor Institute of Hotel Management.
CBSE and the private sector are also expected to anvil courses for the hospitality sector.
Indian tourism contribution to the country’s GDP is 5.92% and contribution to employment (both direct and indirect) was 9.24% for the year 2007–08.
