I come from an India where lavish hotels like Le Meridien exist, but I also come from an India where a huge population lives in marginalized backgrounds—in shadows.
Have you ever wondered what would happen when both of these Indias come together?
That's exactly what we try to explore at the Sarvam Foundation! We aim to bridge the gap between these two Indias. Our mission is to empower young girls from marginalized backgrounds to live a life of holistic well-being by providing quality education, joyful skills in arts and Yoga alongside wholesome nutrition and life values.
We are proud to share a significant milestone: our five senior Shaktis – Khushi, Anshu Reena, Annu, and Khushboo got selected for an internship at Le Meridien Hotel. They will not only receive hands-on experience and training in the hotel management industry, but they'll also have access to quality education through a bachelor's degree in tourism sponsored by Le Meridien Hotel at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). This degree is equivalent to an iChamp certification. We wish our Shaktis the best of luck as they embark on this transformative journey!
Their internship includes a 5-day work week, a 1-day off and 1 study day dedicated to classroom training, simulations, and course-related assignments. Moreover, they will have 15 days of paid leave annually. In the first year, they will be trained in all operational areas, receiving a stipend of 8,000 per month. In the second year, they can choose their area of specialization for morning and afternoon shifts, getting a stipend of 9,000 per month. In the third year, all their shifts will be in their respective area of specialization with a stipend of 10,000 per month. The Cherry on the cake is the perks offered like Mediclaim & personal accidental insurance and employment upon course completion.
This opportunity is giving these young women, our Shaktis, financial freedom. As they come from India and step into other India, they become truly empowered. Now, coming to the question asked in the beginning: What happens when we bridge the gap between the two Indias? We create an India that preserves and propagates its rich cultural heritage at the grassroots!
Written by: Kashish Rana Proofread & edited by: Anusha Verma
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