ISSUE: VOLUME SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2019

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FROM THE CHAIRPERSON’S DESK

Dear Readers,

On behalf of the entire team at B&WSSC, I would like to wish everyone Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

As we set out with new goals and aspirations for the year, I would like to mention that 2019 has brought 4 new Governing Body members and 2 General Body members to the Council. B&WSSC is working tirelessly to ensure skill development of the young and deserving talent of our country and is working in close coordination with both the government and the industry constituents towards creating an efficient and effective ecosphere for imparting quality training in the Beauty & Wellness domain while simultaneously opening up job opportunities for those trained by having the industry interface with them at job fairs across the length and breadth of the country.

This year also saw a change in the executive leadership team of the Council, with Ms. Monica Bahl taking charge as new CEO earlier this year. I am sure that under her leadership the B&WSSC will deliver on its goals even more strongly that before.

I am glad to share that the Council has taken steps to establish a regional presence, starting with the appointment of the Regional Engagement Officer for East & North Eastern India, based in Guwahati. It shall be appointing officers in the other regions in the coming six months.

I would like to take this opportunity to urge all members of the our industry to identify young talent and encouragethem to register for Beauty Therapy & Hairdressing for upcoming the IndiaSkills 2020 competition, winners from which we will identify and groom for the Worldskills 2021 competition to be held in Shanghai in 2021. This platform has given a real meaning to the skill ecosystem and helped change mind-sets of many individuals to take up beauty & wellness as a conscious career choice.

As we prepare to ring in the New Year, I like to congratulate and thank all the members of B&WSSC on their outstanding contribution in the year gone by.

Best wishes for a fabulous 2020!

Mrs. Vandana LuthraChairperson, B&WSSC

Mrs. Vandana LuthraChairperson, B&WSSC

MR. ANKUR JAINJt. Managing Director- Vibes Healthcare Limited

Mr. Ankur Jain, Jt. Managing Director of Vibes Healthcare Limited, co-founded Vibes as a start-up company and has made it a thriving enterprise with a chain of 33 Beauty & Wellness centres across India and Abroad. He did his Master’s in Business Administration from University of Leeds, UK and is the Author of book titled “5 Secrets to Conquer your Dreams”. A deeply accomplished and result driven professional, he has also started working under Skill India initiatives as a Training Partner and is empowering women by making them a part of Vibes. In his leadership, Vibes has been awarded most prominent Healthcare Brand by ET NOW and Best Beauty & Health Service provider by ABP News.

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NEW MEMBERS ON BOARDED

MR. RITESH REDDYFounder and MD of O2 SPA and O2 Skills

Mr. Reddy has worked extensively for over 8+ years in the US in fields as diverse as business development, product development, and organizational development, before relocating to India in the end of 2007 to pursue his interest. After working for so many years and having eight patents to his name in the field of mobile phone technology (semiconductor design), He took the path less travelled by establishing O2 Spa (in Hyderabad), making it the largest spa services chain in the country to tap the growing wellness wave in the country. Today, he operates over 110 spas across India and about 23 outlets internationally including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait making his company the number one company in the segment. He has been instrumental in getting in to skill development training in the year 2013. He has successfully initiated vocational training in North Eastern States, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh with ministry of labour and employment under SDI scheme training hundreds of students. He is dedicated and committed to the goal of providing best in the field and brings years of experience and in-depth knowledge.

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Cosmetics market to grow by 25% to $20 billion by 2025

The rising awareness of beauty products, increasing premium on personal grooming, changes in consumption patterns and lifestyles and improved purchasing power among women are expected to boost the industry.

The country's cosmetics and cosmeceutical market is expected to register annual growth of 25 per cent touching $ 20 billion by 2025, according to industry experts here.

"The Indian cosmeceutical and cosmetics industry has an overall market standing of USD 6.5

billion from a global market of USD 274 billion."

The market will maintain healthy growth due to rising preference for specialised cosmetic products such as organic, herbal and ayurvedic products. Principal areas that are expected to grow include colour cosmetics, fragrances, specialised skin care and make-up cosmetics, he said

The Indian industry is growing rapidly at a rate of 13-18 percent, more than that of US or European markets.

BEAUTY & WELLNESS SECTOR UPDATES

Urban Clap to focus on beauty and home, to shut down other non-core businesses:

B&WSSC congratulates UrbanClap for its unbeatable growth and successful completion of 5 years. UrbanClap, India’s leading home services marketplace.The company wanted to celebrate this milestone by giving back to Mother Nature by organising cleanliness and plantation drives in 5 cities in India, which includes Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune and Bangalore.

In its core category — beauty at home for women — which contributes 40% to revenue, UrbanClap is introducing a luxury salon at home service to compete with the high end of the market with an average order value of Rs 2,000.

Online services marketplace UrbanClap will focus on two categories — beauty and home — and shut down other non-core businesses, including wedding services and photography, co-founder Abhiraj Bhal told ET in an interview.

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Mrs. Maya ParanjpayeSeatle, USA

With profound grief, we regret to inform the demise of Mrs. Maya Paranjpaye, (better known as Maya Tai for all) at Seatle, USA.

One of the pioneer in the beauty industry, a renowned academician, armed with skills & sheer determination. She will always be considered a leader in the beauty world forever.

We deeply mourn her demise as a legend of the beauty industry has been lost. She has left a vacuum, which shall never be filled.

May her soul rest in peace !

B&WSSC NEWS & EVENTS

Orane goes International:

Beauty and Wellness player and NSDC Training partner Orane International, which has about 85+ schools in India, announces their presence in Canada. The company recently has set up a beauty and wellness college in British Columbia, Canada.Orane International, a pioneer in Beauty & Wellness, lighting more lamps of education and skill! B&WSSC wishes Orane International all the best and creating worldwide pioneers!

All India Hair and Beauty Association Organised a Skill Mela, Delhi:

AIHBA is a platform where everyone gets to showcase their talent and find gems from different part of the Country. All India Hair and Beauty Association Delhi Chapter conducted AIHBA Hair and Beauty Skill Mela on 04th of December at Dilli Haat Janakpuri. The event was to showcase hair and makeup designing. The Chief Minister of Delhi, Mr. Arvind Kejriwal, along with Sh. Rajender Pal Gautam & Sh.Sanjeey Puri (honourable leaders of Delhi government) cheered for the artists and ensured that hair and beauty industry will get its due recognition nationally and globally. AIHBA President, Dr. Sangeeta Chauhan felicitated Sh. Arvind Kejriwal on behalf of entire hair and beauty industry as he spearheaded the movement of forming KESH KALA BOARD in Delhi. Not only will this Board recognize and give a platform, Mr.Kejriwal promised, that Delhi Government will do whatsoever necessary to convert this unorganized sector to an organized skilled sector.

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By B&WSSCFurther to this, B&WSSC conducted a workshop on Apprenticeship for industry partners at IHC, New Delhi, taking ahead the Apprenticeship Pakhwada initiative of NSDC. Senior Officials from NSDC & many beauty & wellness industry leaders attended the event.

Apprenticeship PakhwadaApprenticeship training is a course of training in an industry or establishment, under a contract of apprenticeship which consists of a) Basic training componentb) On-the-job training (OJT)/practical training at the workplace. Any individual, who has completed 14 years of age, 18 years in case of Hazardous Industries defined under the Apprenticeship Rules All establishments having workforce of 40 or more are mandated to undertake Apprenticeship Program in a range from 2.5% -10% of its workforce every year. (The upper cap is being increased to 15%). To enlighten the benefit of Apprentices, NSDC & B&WSSC upon workshop to spread awareness about NAPS.

By NSDCOn the culmination ceremony of the Apprenticeship Pakhwada by NSDC, B&WSSC signed apprenticeship MoU’s with brands suchas VLCC Healthcare, O2 Spa & Salons, Enrich Hair & Skin Solutions in presence of Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister of SkillDevelopment & Entrepreneurship & Mr Nitin Gadhkari, Minister of Transport, Highways & MSME along with other senior Officersfrom NSDC & Industry. B&WSSC met Mr. Kunal Datt, Education Sector Consultant, The World Bank, to discuss the different possibilitiesin the skilling arena.

B&WSSC NEWS & EVENTSNational Conference on BambooB&WSSC participated in the National Conference on Bamboo organised by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India. Ms Monica Bahl, CEO-B&WSSC presented the benefits & usages of Bamboo in the Beauty & Wellness Sector.

B&WSSC in association with Prima Competencies conducts

an orientation program for the Assessors. Ms Monica

Bahl, CEO B&WSSC reviewed the assessment processes &

addressed the challenges of the assessors.

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NEW TIE-UPS

Orientation Program for Assessors

B&WSSC in association with Prima Competencies conducts

an orientation program for the Assessors. Ms Monica

Bahl, CEO B&WSSC reviewed the assessment processes & addressed the challenges of

the assessors.

B&WSSC signed a MoU with I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar to serve as a knowledge partner & extend domain knowledge expertise while contributing to the skill sets of their students & society at large with specific focus on the skill development & training for the beauty & wellness sector. The MOU was signed by Ms Monica Bahl, CEO (B&WSSC) & Prof. (Dr.) Ajay K. Sharma, Vice-Chancellor (IGPTU), in presence of Dr. S. S. Walia, Registrar (IGPTU).

Apart from this, three more colleges under PTU have also signed MoU– RIET Phagwara; Vida Jyoti Educational Society, Ambala; Satyam Institute of Management & Technology, Jalandhar.

Participated in “FIT INDIA Plogging March” with students of PMKK (Orion Edutech) Mandir

Marg, New Delhi to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi & also to

promote overall human well being through fitness & Cleanliness.

B&WSSC signs an MoU with the Indian Yoga Association to promote skilling of youth in Yoga. An initiative to develop curriculum, train the trainers, define job roles & build capacity. Ms Monica Bahl, CEO-B&WSSC exchanged the MoU Padma Shri awardee Dr H.R. Nagendra, Maa Hansa Jayadeva Yogendra, other Yoga Gurus & dignitaries from the Ministry of Ayush at the Ayuryog Expo 2019.

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JOB FAIRS & SKILL EXHIBITIONS

B&WSSC organised a job fair in Pune, at PMKK Rooman Technologies on 27th Sept 2019. Many certified students of Beauty & Wellness trade attended this Job fair & appeared before the prospective employers.

B&WSSC organised a Job Fair at Crest International Academy (a Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra) in Ranchi. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Vinay Kumar, Manager-Jharkhand Skill Development Mission. More than 300 potential candidates participated in the Job Fair. Major Beauty & Wellness brands such as VLCC, O2 Spa, Naturals and many more were present as prospective employers.

B&WSSC conducted a Job fair at Brainware University, Kolkata for the Beauty & Wellness aspirants. Many brands participated as employers such as VLCC, O2 spa, UrbanClap, Samayaa Spa and more. Apart from B&WSSC team, Senior officials from NSDC & Brainware University were also present at the event.

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TRAIN THE TRAINER/ASSESSOR

B&WSSC conducted Training of Trainers for Beauty Therapist; Assistant Beauty Therapist and Pedicurist and Manicurist in Kolkata, Bengaluru, Varanasi, Pune, Chennai, New Delhi and Kerala where total 134 trainers were trained and assessed. The Train The Trainer programme for Hair Stylist and Assistant Hair Stylist took place in Kolkata, Delhi and Bangalore where 64 candidates trained and were assessed. The training was led by Ms. Shipra Chaturvedi and Ms. Violet Goswami, Master Trainer - B&WSSC.

To upload any Batch on Skill India Portal, Training Partner is mandated to get the training of trainees done by the certified trainers irrespective of the Job roles.

Alongside, was also conducted. Training of Assessors for Beauty Therapist and Yoga Instructor. The assessment took place in presence of Ms. Shipra, Master Trainer from B&WSSC.

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