The Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Ranchi welcomed its new B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration (H&HA) 2026–27 batch with its Orientation Programme, Anusthapan, introducing students to the institute's academic environment, training approach, and career opportunities in the hospitality industry.

Affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and functioning under the Department of Tourism, Government of Jharkhand, the programme was organised to familiarise students with the institute's academic framework, industry-oriented training, institutional guidelines, and placement process.

The event was attended by Ms. Anjali Yadav, Additional Secretary, Department of Higher & Technical Education, Government of Jharkhand, and Controller of Examinations, JCECEB, as the Chief Guest, while Mr. Yogesh Kumar, General Manager, Ramada by Wyndham, Ranchi, joined as the Guest of Honour.

The programme began with a tree plantation drive by the dignitaries, followed by the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony. Students welcomed the guests with a Ganesh Vandana and a Jhumar folk dance, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Jharkhand. The dignitaries were later felicitated by the institute's Principal.

During the ceremony, Mr. Sarvesh Sinha, the highest-ranking student among the newly admitted batch, was honoured with a certificate by the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour for his outstanding performance in the NCHM JEE Entrance Examination.

Addressing the students, Ms. Anjali Yadav said that joining IHM Ranchi marks the beginning of an important professional journey. She highlighted the institute's focus on quality hospitality education and encouraged students to continuously upgrade their skills by embracing emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence. She also stressed the importance of industrial internships, communication skills, additional language proficiency, certification programmes, and lifelong learning in building successful careers. She further encouraged students from across the country to explore and promote Jharkhand's tribal heritage, traditional cuisine, GI-tagged products, and cultural diversity.

In his address, Mr. Yogesh Kumar, General Manager, Ramada by Wyndham, Ranchi, spoke about the vast opportunities available in the hospitality industry for disciplined and committed professionals. Sharing insights from his own career journey, he urged students to stay focused, embrace teamwork, and view challenges as opportunities for growth. He also invited students to visit Ramada by Wyndham, Ranchi, to gain first-hand exposure to hotel operations.

Welcoming the gathering with the traditional greeting "Johar," Dr. Bhupesh Kumar, Principal, IHM Ranchi, described the orientation programme as the beginning of a new academic and professional chapter for the students. He encouraged them to pursue excellence through discipline, integrity, dedication, and continuous learning.

Dr. Kumar noted that IHM Ranchi has established itself among the country's leading government hotel management institutes through quality education, modern training facilities, strong industry partnerships, and consistent placement performance. He also acknowledged the continued support of the Department of Tourism, Government of Jharkhand, in the institute's growth and development.

As part of the orientation, students received detailed information about the institute's academic structure, departments, laboratories, library, hostel facilities, industrial training, internship programme, examination system, and placement process. They were also introduced to the Anti-Ragging Committee, Discipline Committee, Internal Complaints Committee, Student Welfare Cell, and other student support systems.

The programme concluded with an interactive session, followed by a campus tour that familiarised the new students with the institute's classrooms, laboratories, recreational spaces, and other facilities. Faculty members, staff, senior students, and the newly admitted batch participated in the event.