VLCC to open wellness centres, skill development institutes in TN
The expansion plan was in line with the company's strategy to reach out to more customers.
Coimbatore: Beauty and wellness firm VLCC, has planned to open 14 wellness centres and five skill development institutes in Tamil Nadu in 2019.
The expansion plan was in line with the company's strategy to reach out to more customers as it strives to further strengthen its foothold, a top official said.
The company already operates 11 centres in the State.
"Tamil Nadu is an important market for us and we are extremely happy with the uptake of beauty, health and wellness segment in the state. The network expansion has been well-planned to reach out to every customer not just in Chennai, but also in Coimbatore and Madurai," VLCC Healthcare Ltd, founder Vandana Luthra said in a company statement.
Taking into consideration that the State with a population of around 79 million ranking high in obesity, VLCC was offering latest body sculpting and scientific weight-loss procedures like DNA Wellness and Coolsculpting to customers apart from the advanced beauty and skin care treatments, she said.
Vandana Luthra, a recipient of Padma Shri aard for contribution to trade and industry, is the chairperson for skills and development council, which is funded by National Skill Development Council, a part of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.
VLCC also has planned to add more institutes to contribute to the skill development of the youth for their employability in the wellness sector, she said.