MoU Signed Between IHM Ranchi and The Art of Living to Provide Youth Empowerment and Skill Development Programs for Students

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Ranchi, and The Art of Living (TAOL) to provide youth empowerment and skill development programs for students. The primary objective of this MoU is to establish a collaborative partnership between IHM Ranchi and The Art of Living in order to promote health, awareness, and stress management practices among students.

The initiative also aims to train students in aspects related to “Art of Etiquette,” enabling them to receive holistic, multidisciplinary, and value-based education through TAOL’s well-tested and proven student development programs. This collaboration is designed to foster the integrated development of all human faculties—intellectual, aesthetic, social, physical, emotional, and moral.

Present on the occasion were Dr. Bhupesh Kumar, Principal of IHM Ranchi; Dr. Alok Aswal, Head of Department, IHM Ranchi; and Mrs. Riya Tyal.

Dr. Bhupesh Kumar, Principal of IHM Ranchi, stated that in today’s highly competitive era, technical and professional competence alone is not sufficient. A student’s holistic development—mental balance, self-awareness, commitment to ethical values, and sensitivity towards society—is what truly shapes a successful and well-rounded individual. He further emphasized that this agreement between IHM Ranchi and The Art of Living will serve as a powerful step in that direction. It will not only strengthen the students’ inner confidence but also inspire them to become better human beings, embodying the values of service, leadership, and compassion.

“Our institution has always viewed education not merely as an academic process, but as a continuous journey of life-building,” he said. “By collaborating with a globally active organization like The Art of Living, we are making this journey even more meaningful and impactful.”

The Art of Living is a charitable trust that is bringing transformation across India through its various programs. It implements a wide range of service projects aimed at uplifting and empowering individuals, families, and communities so that the full potential of human life can be realized. Its mission is to help people—both in urban and rural India—lead stress-free lives and empower them to become agents of change, working towards reducing poverty, suffering, and disease even at the grassroots level.