Dr. Ashwani Sharma
Director Academics, Institute of Hospitality, Management and Sciences, Kotdwar.

From the Academic Director’s Desk
“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.”– Albert Einstein
Influenced by these words, we at IHMS train our students to think innovatively and to deal with dynamic industries while staying connected to their original goals.
We bring theory and practical application together. In hospitality that means food production, food and beverage service, housekeeping and front office; in our other programmes, it means preparing students to cope with a rapidly changing business and IT world.
Along with an industry-focused curriculum, we conduct workshops and seminars by experienced scholars, plan excursions and study visits, and use case studies, project work, role plays and research assignments.
Our faculty use modern pedagogy and behavioural tools to develop skills, attitudes, values and industry-specific knowledge. We continually improve our academic standards to meet the future needs of industry.
I am determined to maintain the academic standards of IHMS so that students can bring out the best in themselves and reach their career heights.
Dr. Ashwani SharmaDirector Academics, IHMS KotdwarMore from our leadership
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