SANGAREDDY: The State Institute of Hotel Management (SIHM) in Sangareddy has officially reopened its doors, launching a special 6-day training program running from May 18 to May 23. This grand reopening initiative is a key part of the Telangana Government’s Praja Paalana program, designed to equip local youth and women with the professional skills needed to secure high-paying jobs in the booming tourism and hospitality sectors.

The event commenced with a ceremonial lighting of the lamp. The reopening ceremony was attended by a distinguished panel of leaders:

• Sri Jupally Krishna Rao (Hon’ble Minister for Tourism)
• Sri Chandra Shekar (Hon’ble In-charge Minister)
• Sri Suresh Shetkar (Hon’ble MP for Zahirabad)
• Sri Anji Reddy (Hon’ble MLC)
• Smt. Vani Prasad, IAS (Chief Secretary)
• Sri Prateek Jain, IAS (District Collector, Sangareddy)
• Sri Paritosh Pankaj, IPS (Superintendent of Police, Sangareddy)
• Dr. V. Venkata Ramana (Director of NITHM and Spl. Officer SIHM)
• Sri N. Giridhar Reddy (Atma Committee Chairman)
• Sri Mubi (CDC Chairman)
• Sri Ashok (Khoir Sarpanch)
• Sri MD Yusaf (Chairman, Zahirabad Municipality)
• Under the Guidance of the Dr. V. Venkata Ramana (Director of NITHM and Spl. Officer SIHM) The entire reopening event and schedule were successfully coordinated by Dr. N. Yadagiri, Liaison Officer, SIHM Sangareddy.

Key Highlights from the Reopening Plan:.

• Hands-On Student Training: SIHM Director Dr. V. Venkata Ramana announced that the institute has been completely revitalized. Students studying for their B.Sc. in Hospitality and various craft courses will now get immediate, practical work experience. Dedicated government funds will allow students to train directly at Indiramma Mahila Shakti Canteens in food production, front office operations, and cafeteria management.
• Unlocking 250 Tourism Spots: Smt. Vani Prasad, IAS, highlighted that 2 out of every 10 new jobs globally come from tourism. Telangana has identified 250 local tourist attractions where youth can find employment through homestays, transport services, and heritage tourism.
• ₹5 Crore Budget for Local Courses: Sri Anji Reddy shared that ₹5 crore has been sanctioned for Sangareddy district. This budget will fund immediate, short-term courses including 3-month baking classes, multilingual tour guide training, and technical certifications like plumbing and electrical work. Special training for Food Safety Officers will also be hosted at SIHM.

• Boosting Women's Entrepreneurship: Hon’ble MP Sri Suresh Shetkar urged local women's self-help groups (Mahila Sanghas) to enroll in SIHM's short 15-day to 1-month catering and confectionery courses to start their own businesses, pointing out huge self- employment opportunities in Zahirabad.
• Preparing for Global Careers: Hon’ble Minister Sri Jupally Krishna Rao stated that while government jobs are limited to around 5 lakh in the state, Hyderabad's Hitech City alone provides over 10 lakh private jobs. He emphasized that the hospitality sector opens doors worldwide.

The Minister instructed SIHM to teach intensive communication skills, personality development, and foreign languages so local youth, especially from SC, ST, and rural communities, can easily secure top-tier jobs in India and international markets like Germany and Japan. He promised to elevate SIHM Sangareddy into a world-class, corporate-level training facility.

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