Mumbai, 29 May 2026: Cosmoprof India, in partnership with the PJC Foundation, hosted its first official institutional delegation visit to the CosmoAcademy skill centre in Malad West, Mumbai, bringing together senior leaders from India’s professional beauty industry to celebrate the impact of its vocational training programme, CosmoAcademy EmpowHER in Beauty.
Launched at Cosmoprof India 2025, the Academy offers free professional training to young individuals from Mumbai’s underprivileged communities across three disciplines, hair styling, beautician skills, and bridal makeup. Running four batches annually, the programme graduates approximately 180 students each year, equipping them with industry-ready skills, professional products, and mentorship support.
The delegation visit marked a landmark moment for the initiative, with Beauty Garage Limited stepping forward as its inaugural donor. Directors Mrs. Bharti and Mr. Mahesh Ravaria represented the brand at the event. Three leading salon chains also formalised their interest in recruiting graduates and supporting further training. Enrich Beauty Salons, Looks Salons, and Llyods Luxuries, which operates Truefitt and Hill salons in the UK, each confirmed their commitment to providing employment pathways for Academy graduates.
The visit was hosted by Ms. Alisha Chauhan, Director of Parle Agro and Founder of PJC Foundation, alongside Informa Markets India Managing Director Yogesh Mudras and senior representatives from BolognaFiere Cosmoprof. Delegates were taken on a guided tour of the skill centre, interacted with students, and participated in an open discussion on education, empowerment, and collective industry responsibility.
Amar Joshi, Head of Marketing, Cosmoprof India and Representative in India and South Asia for BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, said the initiative reflects the beauty industry’s shared commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for young talent from underserved communities, and expressed gratitude to all participating organisations for their support and engagement.
