NSDC has ranked the Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council as the number one sector skill council for the financial year 2022-23. In a conversation with Monica Bahl, the CEO at the Beauty and Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC), Vidhi Arya from Professional Beauty India delves deep into what it means for the council.
After a-decade-long effort to uplift and organise the beauty and wellness industry, the Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council has been recognised as the best council by NSDC. Ranking number one with a score of 92.7 per cent amongst 36 sector skill councils remains an honour and a testament to the commendable journey of B&WSSC.
The Factors Considered For the Rankings
Explaining how NSDC reaches these rankings, Bahl explains, “This is an annual rating which NSDC reaches after thorough consideration of the annual business plans of all the SSCs. NSDC considers various factors ranging from business to protocols, and processes. Furthermore, government projects and their on-ground implementation are also crucial considerations.
There is no subjective outlook attached to these ratings. Only numbers do all the talking. It is quantified through achievements and figures reflected on the NSDC portal and the audit conducted by NSDC. Furthermore, NSDC gives substantial weightage to the feedback from trainees who’ve undergone training programs. In those ways, the process remains very transparent and objective.”
What This Ranking Means for B&WSSC
Dealing with an industry that remains highly unorganised and is not backed by a ministry of its own, such ranking not only rewards the constant efforts made for skill development across the nation but also acts as an encouragement for B&WSSC to continue the stride. Bahl says, “Most sectors like tourism, hospitality, electronics, or telecom have ministries. This support helps them put protocols and systems in place and implement new projects. Being in an industry that’s majorly unorganised and does not even have a ministry, this ranking really boosts confidence.
At the moment only less than 40% of our industry is organised. Nevertheless, we have been steadfast in getting a system in place.”
Explaining how this ranking adds value to the council, Bahl says, “Despite competing with ministry-backed and organised sectors, we received this ranking. It speaks volumes of the systems, protocols, and conduct we’ve been able to bring in. It makes us believe that we are on the right track. Given the growth rate at18.3% CAGR, we can surely be at par with most other big industries.”
Concluding with a message for the beauty and wellness industry, Bahl says, “We should all stand together for industry upliftment. Though we are representing the government, we do represent industry also. With industry inputs, hand-holding, and industry following the system, we can take the beauty and wellness industry to the next level.”
