Ms Anita Chandran is the Principal at the Institute of Hotel Management Shri Shakti, Hyderabad. She has a rich experience of 10 years in the Hotel industry and 25 years in the field of hospitality education. She has been a part of this institute for the last 9 years and aims to provide the best in class hospitality education to aspiring professionals.

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What are the key factors that have kept you connected with the education sector?

“Satisfying to see that we have the power to enhance and change lives”

We see the transformation of our students and their success, to drive inspiration from it. This is the main factor for my association with the education sector. It has motivated me to help students and my colleagues to excel in their career.

What can an inbound student gain while studying at your institute?

“A large institute curriculum and our tie-up with National council enables best education”

Leveraging robust industry-academia linkages, the institution explores ever-expanding frontiers of knowledge beyond the curriculum. We capture the latest emerging trends in new technology, skills and values that have social and industry relevance. Organizing national and international seminars, workshops and guest lectures on a range of topics on soft skills, emerging areas is a regular occurrence.

How does the curriculum of the institute ensure the best practices of the industry?

“Interaction with industry experts, workshops and Hands-on courses are included in the syllabus”

We go beyond the curriculum guidelines to ensure holistic education for our students. We ensure that a lot of workshops and interactive training sessions are organized for the students. The latest industry trends are given special attention to, in terms of practical knowledge.

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What do you think your responsibilities are towards the institute and the students are?

“Providing quality and relevant education to the maximum number of learners”

I make sure that I am approachable for any kind of advice and help the students clarify their doubts immediately. With my experience, I contribute to all kinds of teaching and learning processes. Also, guiding universities in developing policies and infrastructure for connecting teaching with industry and marketplace. We have to ensure that the Institute is run most economically and high standards are set.

What do you think should be the Institute's top priority over the next 10 years?

“Attract and retain top-level educationists and expand the presence of institute”

Our priority will be to continue keeping the lead that we have in hospitality education. Also, to attract the best talent in terms of faculties and students. In the next 10 years, I would be looking at some expansion plans in the other cities, as well.

What do you think that people should know about your Institute that they might not know?

“A special job fair for students of this field conducted every year”

 The institute takes pride that for the past three years, we have been conducting a unique event called ‘Jobothon’. Under this event, more than 50 companies come for recruitment and we welcome students for placement, on a Pan-India basis. This gives an opportunity for students from all over to come and seek career opportunities. More than 1200 students benefit from this every year. 

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What do you see as the Institute of Hotel Management Shri Shakti’s greatest strength?

“Highly experienced and qualified group of faculty along with strong management” 

My team of dedicated faculties is one of our major strengths. It helps us in maintaining high standards. Additionally, the management has an ethical level of functioning leading to the cultivation of responsible education.