Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship press release · 11 March 2026 · pibtracker filter

SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN WEDDING AND WEDDING TOURISM SECTOR

PRID2238224 MinistryMinistry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Released11 March 2026 Reading9 min

Posted On: 11 MAR 2026 4:09PM by PIB Delhi Under the Government of India’s Skill India Mission (SIM), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through an extensive network of skill development centres under various schemes, viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), to all the sections of the society across the country. The SIM aims at enabling the youth of India to get future-ready, equipped with industry-relevant skills. The wedding and wedding tourism sector has emerged as a significant employment generator within the tourism and hospitality ecosystem, and India is well positioned to benefit due to its diverse destinations and competitive pricing. As per the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) Skill Gap Study (2024), the hospitality sector is projected to require nearly 3 million additional skilled professionals by 2028, with event-based hospitality services identified as high-growth segments in the states such as Rajasthan, Goa, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Telangana and Jammu & Kashmir and others. THSC has undertaken consultations with hotel chains, event management companies and catering enterprises. The wedding and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) segments are closely integrated with core hospitality operations. Some of the key job roles identified include: Food & Beverage Service, Event Managers, Bartenders, Kitchen/Culinary Professionals, Housekeeping and Front Office Associates. THSC has developed Qualification Packs and short-term training programmes relevant to wedding tourism and MICE operations for the above-mentioned job roles, covering youth, women and artisans. Currently, more than 25 job roles related to Wedding and MICE tourism have been developed across progressive National Skill Qualifications Framework (NSQF) levels. Additionally, Short-Term Training (STT) programmes are designed to meet emerging industry demands. Convergence with schemes such as PMKVY, Apprenticeship and Ministry of Tourism-supported programmes is undertaken to formalize and scale structured skilling pathways, including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Under these schemes, candidates are trained in job roles directly relevant to wedding tourism and MICE operations. Apprenticeship-based on-the-job training ensures the availability of industry-ready manpower, enabling India to meet rising demand while maintaining global service standards. This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Shri Jayant Chaudhary in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today. *** SH (Release ID: 2238224) Visitor Counter : 328 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN WEDDING AND WEDDING TOURISM SECTOR Posted On: 11 MAR 2026 4:09PM by PIB Delhi Under the Government of India’s Skill India Mission (SIM), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through an extensive network of skill development centres under various schemes, viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), to all the sections of the society across the country. The SIM aims at enabling the youth of India to get future-ready, equipped with industry-relevant skills. The wedding and wedding tourism sector has emerged as a significant employment generator within the tourism and hospitality ecosystem, and India is well positioned to benefit due to its diverse destinations and competitive pricing. As per the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) Skill Gap Study (2024), the hospitality sector is projected to require nearly 3 million additional skilled professionals by 2028, with event-based hospitality services identified as high-growth segments in the states such as Rajasthan, Goa, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Telangana and Jammu & Kashmir and others. THSC has undertaken consultations with hotel chains, event management companies and catering enterprises. The wedding and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) segments are closely integrated with core hospitality operations. Some of the key job roles identified include: Food & Beverage Service, Event Managers, Bartenders, Kitchen/Culinary Professionals, Housekeeping and Front Office Associates. THSC has developed Qualification Packs and short-term training programmes relevant to wedding tourism and MICE operations for the above-mentioned job roles, covering youth, women and artisans. Currently, more than 25 job roles related to Wedding and MICE tourism have been developed across progressive National Skill Qualifications Framework (NSQF) levels. Additionally, Short-Term Training (STT) programmes are designed to meet emerging industry demands. Convergence with schemes such as PMKVY, Apprenticeship and Ministry of Tourism-supported programmes is undertaken to formalize and scale structured skilling pathways, including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Under these schemes, candidates are trained in job roles directly relevant to wedding tourism and MICE operations. Apprenticeship-based on-the-job training ensures the availability of industry-ready manpower, enabling India to meet rising demand while maintaining global service standards. This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Shri Jayant Chaudhary in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today. *** SH (Release ID: 2238224) Under the Government of India’s Skill India Mission (SIM), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through an extensive network of skill development centres under various schemes, viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), to all the sections of the society across the country. The SIM aims at enabling the youth of India to get future-ready, equipped with industry-relevant skills. The wedding and wedding tourism sector has emerged as a significant employment generator within the tourism and hospitality ecosystem, and India is well positioned to benefit due to its diverse destinations and competitive pricing. As per the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) Skill Gap Study (2024), the hospitality sector is projected to require nearly 3 million additional skilled professionals by 2028, with event-based hospitality services identified as high-growth segments in the states such as Rajasthan, Goa, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Telangana and Jammu & Kashmir and others. THSC has undertaken consultations with hotel chains, event management companies and catering enterprises. The wedding and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) segments are closely integrated with core hospitality operations. Some of the key job roles identified include: Food & Beverage Service, Event Managers, Bartenders, Kitchen/Culinary Professionals, Housekeeping and Front Office Associates. THSC has developed Qualification Packs and short-term training programmes relevant to wedding tourism and MICE operations for the above-mentioned job roles, covering youth, women and artisans. Currently, more than 25 job roles related to Wedding and MICE tourism have been developed across progressive National Skill Qualifications Framework (NSQF) levels. Additionally, Short-Term Training (STT) programmes are designed to meet emerging industry demands. Convergence with schemes such as PMKVY, Apprenticeship and Ministry of Tourism-supported programmes is undertaken to formalize and scale structured skilling pathways, including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Under these schemes, candidates are trained in job roles directly relevant to wedding tourism and MICE operations. Apprenticeship-based on-the-job training ensures the availability of industry-ready manpower, enabling India to meet rising demand while maintaining global service standards. 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