A PAATHYA initiative — with a promise of livelihood

Paathiya is biggest initiative initiated by the Taj Samudra hotel to build livelihoods. Paathya is an extension of IHCL’s century old legacy which forges a journey focused on environmental stewardship, social responsibility, excellence in governance, preserving heritage, value chain transforma

tion, and sustainable growth.

The aspiration and commitment to strengthen the society with positive impact is the underlying driving force for this project.

Under the Paathya pillars – PROMISE and PARTNER Taj Samudra hotel took the initiative of imparting skills to create smiles. It encompasses of training orphan / war destitute kids in bakery skills, helping them to make a livelihood out of it. A total of 26 kids have been enrolled in the program. The program has been launched in collaboration with Vajira Sri Children’s Development Centre. The inauguration of this project was done by Shri Gopal Baglay- High Commissioner of India and Area Director TAJ Maldives and Sri Lanka and General Manager . Samrat Datta recently.

The event included the inauguration of the training b akery/ distribution of the bakery tool kits and commencement of the bakery classes. The program spans over twelve weeks and would finally culminate with test and certification .

Area Director TAJ Maldives and Sri Lanka and General Manager . Samrat Datta recently handing over a token of appreciation to Gopal Baglay

Children of Vajira Sri Children’s development centre

Opening ceremony of the bakery