Pune (Maharashtra) [India], November 14, 2026: The Asian Countries Chamber of Hospitality Industry (ACOHI) has been formally honored by the Honorable Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Labour & Employment, Government of India, in recognition of its impactful initiatives dedicated to improving the health and well-being of female housekeeping staff across Pune’s hospitality sector under #PROJECTSHANTA.
The recognition highlights ACOHI’s flagship grassroots healthcare outreach, which delivers accessible medical support and preventive care through the Jan Sehat Setu App and its dedicated Janani Arogya Shibir health camps which are in activations in Pune.
Female housekeepers form the foundational backbone of the hospitality industry, yet they often represent its most underserved workforce. By integrating digital health tracking on the Jan Sehat Setu App with on-ground medical screenings and consultations at Janani Arogya Shibir camps, ACOHI has successfully bridged critical healthcare gaps for these essential frontline workers.
This prestigious acknowledgment from the Ministry of Labour & Employment marks a significant milestone in ACOHI’s mission to foster inclusive growth, workforce dignity and sustainable development within the Indian hospitality ecosystem.
Speaking on this proud achievement, Dr. Sanee Awsarmmel, Chairman, ACOHI, stated –
“Receiving this recognition from the Honorable Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Ji is a deeply humbling and defining moment for everyone at ACOHI. Our female housekeeping professionals working across all departments are the true pillars of the hospitality industry, working tirelessly behind the scenes to uphold the highest standards of service. Through the Jan Sehat Setu App and our Janani Arogya Shibir initiatives, our goal has been to ensure that quality healthcare reaches the very last strata of our workforce. Uplifting their health, dignity and overall well-being is not just a responsibility, it is the cornerstone of our vision for a stronger, more compassionate hospitality sector in India. This honor belongs to every frontline worker we serve and it inspires us to scale these initiatives even further.”
ACOHI extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Honorable Union Minister and the Ministry of Labour & Employment for acknowledging the vital role of grassroots workforce welfare in shaping the future of Indian hospitality.
We express profound appreciation to the residents of Ramwadi Siddhart Nagar Slums, Mulik Complex Slums, Dalit Mitra Mandal Slums, Sanjay Park Slums and Shanta Airport Society as well as the volunteers who dedicated themselves to this cause. Their commitment and collective effort transformed vision into reality, ensuring this historic achievement.
Also present on the auspicious occasion was Shri. Prakash Abitkar ( Cabinet Health Minister of Maharashtra ), Smt. Manjusha Nagpure ( Mayor of Pune ), Mr. Krishna Prakash ( Additional Director General of Police – Elite Commando Unit – Force One ), Dr. Kalidas Chavan ( ESIC Dean & Chief ), Dr. Pradip Gaikwad (ESIC Maharashtra Chief ), Smt. Neena Borade ( PMC Health Officer ), along with representatives from FOGSI, Rotary Club and Jain International Organisation.
ACOHI extends heartfelt gratitude to the individuals and organizations who worked tirelessly to make this historic movement possible
Mr. Anil Radadiya – IAS , Government of India, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Youth Affairs & Sports
Dr. Amol Lunkad, President, NMO – National Medical Organization, Dr. Ishita Lunkad – Director Indira IVF,
Dr. Uma Wankhede, President of the Pune Obstetric & Gynaecological Society (POGS, established in 1953), Mr. Mukund Deshpande, Director, AWWC&RB – ACOHI, Mr. Mahesh Chaudhary, Director, AAHR&DB – ACOHI, Mr. Jalal Mulla, Director, ABR&DB – ACOHI and all the doctors, nurses and medical staff working at the grassroots level for the very first time in India specifically for the hospitality industry.
About ACOHI –
The Asian Countries Chamber of Hospitality Industry (ACOHI) is a premier industry body committed to advancing excellence, innovation, policy advocacy, frameworks, research and workforce welfare via unions across the hospitality and tourism sectors in India and the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
To learn more about our work, engagements, policies, vision, and mission, visit the official ACOHI website.
Write to us at secretariat.asia-division@acohi.org.
