National Young Chef Competition launched to preserve India’s culinary heritage

Director General of the Ministry of Tourism, Suman Billa, emphasised the need to preserve India’s fading culinary traditions. He said that India’s culinary heritage is built on cultural memory and regional techniques. Launching the National Young Chef Competition (NYCC) in New Delhi, Mr. Billa stressed for reinforce these traditions and also expand India’s footprint in the global fine dining space.

NYCC, a collaborative effort with the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations and the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council, is themed “Celebrating Indian Culinary Heritage: Blending Tradition with Innovation”. It features zonal competitions across India culminating in a grand finale at IHM Pusa, New Delhi, in January next year.

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, has launched the National Young Chef Competition.