Heritage and Tourism Club, JU organizes Paak-Kala Pratiyogita

JAMMU, March 15: Heritage and Tourism Club, University of Jammu in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, Regional Branch Jammu organized Paak-Kala Pratiyogita (A Fireless Cooking Competition) under the aegis of Duggar Darpan wherein students and scholars of various departments of University of Jammu participated.  

Sh. Vivekanand Rai, IRS, Director Tourism, Jammu was the Chief Guest on the occasion and Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu presided over the function. Sh. Vivekanand Rai in his address applauded the efforts of University of Jammu for promoting local culture through such innovatively planned activities. He further emphasised that such festivities foster better connectivity and cohesiveness among communities.   

Prof. Umesh Rai, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of the University of Jammu, in his presidential remarks said that there is a dire need to preserve our cultural ethos and heritage which represents the true essence of community. He also stressed upon the broader relevance of such events, stating that they provide a forum for the preservation and dissemination of cultural traditions and inspire innovation and leadership among youth. Earlier, Prof. Satnam Kour, convener of UTSAAH, in her opening remarks, expressed gratitude to all the luminaries for gracing the event and making it a grand success.

She highlighted the role and importance of holding such cultural events in the university, as they not only showcase the culture and heritage of the region but also contribute to safeguarding it for future generations. Prof. Deepak Raj Gupta, Director, SHTM, in his remarks highlighted the diversity of local Dogra cuisine and its importance in promoting tourism in the region. 

The students of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Jammu showcased the culture of Jammu by organizing various Dogra cultural performances. The event was coordinated by Dr. Suvidha Khanna, Coordinator, Heritage and Tourism Club, University of Jammu. 

Earlier in the afternoon, a fireless cooking competition was held in which the students of various departments participated, and the competition was judged by Prof. Sarika Manhas, Department of Home Science, University of Jammu; Dr. Rajinder Singh, Lecturer, Food and Craft Institute, Jammu; and Chef Vishal Saproo, Executive Chef, Lemon Tree Hotel, Jammu.

The first prize winners of the competition are Ayushi Sharma, Ashmit Jandyal and Komal Aggarwal,second prize winners are AnantaCharak, Divansh Mahajan and Arjun Bhalla and third prize winners are Swardhani Sharma, Surishi Sharma and Nitika Sharma.

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