IHM Ranchi Celebrates State Foundation Day with “Jharkhand@25”–Themed Culinary League, Speech, and Painting Competitions

On the occasion of the 25th State Foundation Day, the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Ranchi organized a series of competitions including a “Jharkhand@25”–themed Culinary League, Speech Contest, and Painting Contest. The event was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest, Mrs. Minakshi Prakash, Cluster Officer, JSLPS Ranchi.

Under the Palash Didi Café Food Cluster Development Project of JSLPS Ranchi, IHM Ranchi also conducted a “Jharkhand@25”–themed Culinary League for participants undergoing the 10-day Foundation Course training. A total of 10 teams comprising trainees (Didis) from various districts—Lohardaga, Godda, Simdega, Pakur, Ramgarh, and East Singhbhum—prepared 25 traditional dishes of Jharkhand. After evaluation by the institute’s faculty members, the team of Mrs. Rajkumari Oraon, Mahila Mandal Lohardaga; Mrs. Chamni Kumari, Maha Lakshmi Aajeevika Mahila Group, Ramgarh; and Mrs. Vilasho Devi, Maa Kali Aajeevika SHG were declared winners for their preparations of Gulgulla and Madua Chhilka. Certificates were also awarded to the trainees who successfully completed the course.

In the painting competition, Ms. Ahana Kumari (First Year) secured the first position, Ms. Priya Sinha the second, and Mr. Ankit Linda the third. In the speech competition, Ms. Aardra Poorbe won first place, followed by Mr. Ishan Rai in second place and Ms. Shalini Kumari in third.

Congratulating all the winners, the Principal of IHM Ranchi, Dr. Bhupesh Kumar, said that the “Jharkhand@25” themed culinary, speech, and painting competitions provided an excellent platform for students to showcase their talent and creativity. He added that such events play a vital role in promoting Jharkhand’s cultural diversity, traditions, and identity among the younger generation.