Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council

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Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council
AbbreviationB&WSSC
FormationJune 25, 2014 (2014-06-25)
TypeSector Skill Council
HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
Region served
India
Key people
Dr. Blossom Kochhar
Chairperson
Monica Bahl
Chief Executive Officer
Websitewww.bwssc.in


Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC) is an Indian Sector Skill Council responsible for developing occupational standards, qualification packs, assessment frameworks and certification systems for the beauty and wellness industry. Established on 25 June 2014, it is promoted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with support from the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and operates under the framework of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).[1]

The council works with industry stakeholders, training providers and educational institutions to support workforce development and skill certification in the beauty and wellness sector.[2]

B&WSSC is recognized as an awarding body by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET).[3] The council has entered into partnerships with organizations including CIDESCO International, Housejoy, Apna.co, the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship and Godrej Professional to support skill development and workforce readiness initiatives within the sector.[4]

History

The Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council was established on 25 June 2014 as a Sector Skill Council for India's beauty and wellness industry. It is promoted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with support from the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).[1]

The council is a not-for-profit organisation registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.[5]

Governance

B&WSSC is governed by a governing body comprising representatives from industry and related sectors.[6]

The governing body is chaired by Dr. Blossom Kochhar, founder of Aroma Magic and chairperson of the Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies.The chief executive officer of the council is Monica Bahl.[6][1]

Leadership

Dr. Blossom Kochhar

Dr. Blossom Kochhar serves as the Chairperson of the Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC). She is an Indian entrepreneur and aromatherapy specialist associated with the beauty and wellness industry. According to B&WSSC, she provides strategic guidance to the council and its initiatives related to skill development and workforce training in the beauty and wellness sector.[7][8]

Kochhar is the founder of Aroma Magic and has been associated with the Indian beauty and wellness industry for several decades. She has written and spoken on subjects including aromatherapy, skincare and holistic wellness.[9][10]

Monica Bahl

Monica Bahl is the Chief Executive Officer of the Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC). The council’s management team page lists her as CEO, and an event profile published by the Beauty and Wellness India Convention describes her as a service professional with more than 25 years of experience in leadership roles involving strategic planning, organisation building, P&L management, and business development.[11][12]

Bahl has also spoken publicly on issues affecting the beauty and wellness sector. In a Hindustan Times article on the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the wellness industry, she noted that the sector was service-based and faced particular challenges because close contact is integral to salon work.[13]

Activities

According to information presented in the Parliament of India, more than 96,000 individuals were trained as yoga instructors and trainers under related skill development initiatives associated with the sector.[14]

B&WSSC has published skill-gap studies examining workforce demand, occupational trends and training requirements in India's beauty and wellness sector.[15][16]

According to industry reports, B&WSSC had trained more than 130,000 students through various skill development and certification initiatives across the beauty and wellness sector.[17]

B&WSSC has participated in national skill development initiatives and industry consultations under the Skill India Mission, including regional workshops on skilling and workforce development.[18]

Partnerships

B&WSSC has entered into partnerships with industry organizations, educational institutions and employment platforms to support skill development and workforce readiness in the beauty and wellness sector.

In 2017, Housejoy partnered with B&WSSC to support skill development and workforce readiness initiatives in the sector.[19]

The council signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence focused on skill development and entrepreneurship promotion.[20]

In 2018, B&WSSC signed a memorandum of understanding with CIDESCO International, a global organization for beauty and spa therapy education, to facilitate internationally recognised certification pathways and support international mobility for trained professionals.[21]

The council has also collaborated with employment platform Apna.co on workforce development initiatives for the beauty and wellness sector.[22]

In 2024, Godrej Professional partnered with B&WSSC through the "Godrej Professional Spotlight" initiative to provide advanced training and certification opportunities for hairstylists across India.[23]

Recognition

B&WSSC is recognized as an awarding body by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET).[3]

The council is listed within the National Skill Development Corporation ecosystem as the Sector Skill Council for the beauty and wellness sector.[2]

References

  1. "About Us". Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  2. "Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council". National Skill Development Corporation. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  3. "Recognition of AB & AA". National Council for Vocational Education and Training. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  4. "Housejoy partners with Beauty and Wellness Skill Council". The Economic Times. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
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  6. "Governing Body Members". Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  7. "About Us". Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  8. "Governing Body Members". Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  9. "The Scent of Purpose: Blossom Kochhar's Journey from Kitchen Table to Factory Floor". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  10. "The Original Alchemist: Blossom Kochhar's Enduring Vision of Beauty". ELLE India. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  11. "Management Team". Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  12. "Monica Bahl". Beauty and Wellness India Convention. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  13. Ghosh, Paramita (5 July 2020). "'Fear all around': Covid-19 leaves wellness sector in bad health". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  14. "Over 96,000 trained as yoga instructors, trainers under skilling initiatives: Govt". The Times of India. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  15. "BWSSC releases skill gap study report for the beauty and wellness industry". StyleSpeak. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  16. Beauty & Wellness Skill Gap Study (PDF) (Report). Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council. 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  17. "Skilling: Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council trains more than 1.30 lakh students". India CSR. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  18. "Kaushal Manthan Regional Workshop". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  19. "Housejoy partners with Beauty and Wellness Skill Council". The Economic Times. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  20. "IIE signs MoU with Beauty and Wellness Sector Skill Council for setting up of Centre of Excellence". Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  21. "CIDESCO partners with India's Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council to aid global work mobility for Indian therapists". Spa Business. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  22. "Apna.co partners with BWSSC". MediaBrief. 30 August 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  23. "Godrej Professional launches Spotlight to upskill and showcase India's top salon talent, joins hands with Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC)". Business Standard. 27 November 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2026.

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