Mrs. Sagarika is working as the Administrative Officer at the National Institute Of Hotel Management and Tourism. She has 18 years of experience in administration. She has done specialization in Hotel Management and running the show for the tourism industry. At NIHMT, she is responsible for all administrative decisions related to admissions, curriculum and placement of the students. She is actively involved in all the engagement activities of the campus.

National Institute of Hotel Management & Tourism

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

“This sector directly influences the growth of a nation and I want to be a part of it”

Being an Administrative Officer, I enjoy being part of the education system as it is the only sector I believe is working towards the upliftment of youths, society and ultimately generations. And education offers ample scope and opportunities for both the learners and academicians. 

What is your leadership philosophy?

“A leader should be mature enough to handle people of different mindsets”

My motto being a leader is to take a pioneering step in understanding the student’s psychology and groom them to take confident steps towards their career. I believe, a true leader not only leads but walks together to make a brighter, better and more fruitful future for people who works for him and works with him.

What are your roles and responsibilities?

“To proffer my support and guidance to our students”

Being in such a prominent position, I am involved in all administrative activities of the college, from admission to administering academic activities. My focus is also to identify the weak areas of our students after consulting them on an individual basis so that I can bring better learning opportunities for them. Lastly, it’s my core responsibility to ensure the smooth functioning of the campus activities.

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How do you strategize the key programs for the marketing and administration of your school?

“We do a rigorous analysis of students' needs for this”

At NIHMT, we have a core team to focus on key programs and plans for the marketing of our institute. We jointly consult while strategizing any plans for branding or marketing with lot of brainstorming so that we can communicate effectively with aspiring students about facilities and education quality we offer on our campus.

How does the curriculum of your college is aligned with the best practices of industry?

“It is backed by latest courses on students personality and skills development”

Our curriculum is drafted and updated by keeping in mind the needs of the industry and its customers. Therefore, we provide multiple kinds of training and assignments to our students in four major areas including Front Office, Food Production, Food and Beverage Services and lastly House Keeping and Hygiene. Majorly we give our best to equip our students with stronger subject knowledge and skill development in these 4 core areas to be industry-ready.

What should be the College’s top priority over the next 10 years?

“To improve teaching techniques and enhance relations with industry partners”

We aspire to be one of the established brands in Odisha in the next 5 years and among the top 10 Brands for Hotel Management courses in India by the next 10 Years. And to achieve this goal, we should put emphasis on better teaching methodology and should also strengthen our tie-ups with corporates to help our students get trained and placed in reputed organizations. 

Any suggestions which you would like to give to the current youth and aspiring students?

“Always have a curious attitude for things around yourself”

Keeping in view the scenario of today’s market and the rising disposable income of the people. The travel and Hotel industry is on boom. So if any student aspires to be part of this industry, I would like to suggest them to explore the opportunities and scope this field comes with. Also, brush up on your skills and never take a shortcut path to achieve success. Lastly, be ethically, emotionally and educationally strong.