Ministry of Tourism organises 4th Edition of “World Food India – Reviving the Culinary Treasures of India”
Ministry of Tourism organises 4th Edition of “World Food India – Reviving the Culinary Treasures of India”
The Ministry of Tourism is organising a special culinary event titled “World Food India – Reviving the Culinary Treasures of India” from 25th to 28th September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, during the 4th edition of World Food India.
The four-day event is aimed at showcasing India’s rich culinary heritage and positioning Indian cuisine on the global stage. The initiative focuses on reviving forgotten food traditions, highlighting ancient cooking techniques, and exploring the export potential of indigenous ingredients. India Food Tourism Organisation (IFTO) is the knowledge partner for the event.
Shri Suman Billa, Director General & Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism inaugurated the event today. In his address, he highlighted the richness and diversity of Indian cuisine and stressed on the need for adopting innovative approaches to promote Indian gastronomy internationally. He also emphasised the importance of modern food techniques to make Indian cuisine more accessible to the world.
The inaugural session was followed by a panel discussion on “Reviving Treasure Foods of Indian Cooking & How That Can Change the World” moderated by Shri K. K. Pant, Principal, IHM Pusa. The panel comprised leading experts including Shri Vikram Mittal, Chef Vicky Ratnani, Dr. Chef Saurabh Sharma, Chef Vineet Manocha and Shri Amit Lohani. The discussion focused on traditional cooking methods such as slow cooking, fermentation and sun-drying, as well as the use of indigenous ingredients like millets, tribal grains and wild greens, underlining their potential in addressing global challenges of malnutrition, food insecurity and climate change.
The forthcoming sessions will include panel discussions, interactive masterclasses and authentic food sampling sessions with the participation of renowned chefs, food historians, culinary experts and industry leaders. Themes will include revival of GI-tagged ingredients, Ayurveda-based food traditions, millet innovations and indigenous food-based sustainability practices as per the following schedule:
This initiative seeks to position and promote India as a leading destination for food tourism.
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