GASTRONOMY AT ITS FINEST

THE 6TH EDITION OF THE FOOD FOR THOUGHT FEST CURATED BY THE SOUTH ASIAN ASSOCIATION FOR GASTRONOMY (S.A.A.G), CELEBRATING THE DIVERSE CULINARY HERITAGE OF THE SOUTH ASIAN REGION, WAS HELD IN THE CAPITAL AT GMR AEROCITY, NEW DELHI.

The event commenced with an opening ceremony through lamp lighting by Chief Guest - Shri Uday Mahurkar Central Information Commissioner, Government of India in the presence of international delegates and dignitaries. He emphasised on the effects of the pandemic over the hospitality industry and how India needs to develop a robust sense of a unique identity for itself and how important it is to build the hospitality sector across SAARC region and non-organised sectors. He also released the first ever Cinema Food Report compiled by INOX which shared the food choices of 70 million cinema goers in India.

The prime point of the event was a special address by the Guest of Honour, Shri Amitabh Kant, India’s G 20 Sherpa during Presidency Year and Ex- CEO Niti Aayog, Government of India. Shri Amitabh Kant congratulated S.A.A.G for the commendable job on going beyond the borders of India to bring different countries together “Food is the fastest and the best way to bring camaraderie, to bring peace, to bring serenity, to bring countries together and I am glad that S.A.A.G has taken this initiative." Shri Kant also released Chef Vicky Ratnani's latest book "Urban Desi".