The Beauty and Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC) celebrated its 10th anniversary on 25th June 2024 in Delhi. The main highlight of the event was the convocation ceremony attended by eminent personalities in education from the beauty and wellness industry. Distinguished speakers graced the dias with their presence including Chief Guest Jayant Chaudhury, Hon. Minister and Minister of State, Ministry of Skill and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State, Ministry of Government India. Guest of Honour, Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Chairman NCVET, Guest of Honour, Shri Ved Kumar Tiwari, CEO NSDC and MD NSDC International, Guest of Honour H R Nagendra, Counsellor S Vyasa University. Members of the beauty and wellness skill council were also in attendance at the event.
Sharing excitement on the 10th anniversary, Blossom Kocchar, Chairperson, B&WSSC and Chairperson of Blossom & Kochchar Companies said, “Over the last 10 years, B&WSSC has grown exponentially, making its presence felt across the 33 states and Union Territories, training and certifying more than 30 lakhs youth by making them employable and self-employable, empowered with a certificate from the highest certifying body, the sector skill council in beauty and wellness (BWSSC) recognized by the Government of India. It is also actively involved with all the states partnering them in their state government-run schemes further collaborating their skilling initiatives to work with the underprivileged section of the society and to focus on women empowerment. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to each one of you, our board members, partners, stakeholders, trainers and trainees. Your relentless efforts, innovative ideas and passion have been the driving force behind our success. Let us continue to strive for excellence and work towards greater achievements in the years to come.”
On the momentous occasion, Monica Behl, CEO of B&WSSC thanked everyone for the support and encouragement. “Over the last 10 years, B&WSSC has been at the forefront of providing excessive training and skill development in the beauty and wellness sector. Our mission has always been to empower trainees with the skills they need to achieve economic independence and personal gratification.”
A glimpse of this mission was showcased through the unveiling of a coffee table book named Lakshya: Transformation Tales of Empowerment. This book is more than just a collection of success stories. It’s the lives lived and the lives made. It is the encouragement that the skilling program can give to a person to transition from a journey as a job seeker to a job giver.
B&WSSC, a recognized awarding body of the National Council for Vocational Education and Training works under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is promoted by NSDC and CII. B&WSSC aims to focus on establishing an effective and efficient ecosystem for developing and imparting skills in the beauty and wellness industry through relevant content and curriculum courses.
