SHTM, University of Jammu in collaboration with INTACH organises Heritage Food Trail Walk सुआदले सलूने

The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM), University of Jammu, in collaboration with the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Jammu Chapter, organised a heritage food trail walk titled “सुआदले सलूने” on October 15, 2026, in Jammu old city for the students of MBA (TTM) Semester-1 under the Experiential Field Based Learning Course of MBA programme. The initiative aimed to create awareness among students about the region’s cultural identity through its local cuisine.

The programme commenced with a flag-off ceremony outside the Police Station at Panjthirthi, Jammu, in the esteemed presence of Shri S. P. Vaid, IPS, Former Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir Police, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Prof Suvidha Khanna, Director, SHTM, University of Jammu. The event was also attended by Prof Anil Gupta, SHTM, University of Jammu; Shri Kirpal Singh, Heritage Activist and INTACH Life Member; Shri Arvind Kotwal, Life Member, INTACH; Prof. A. K. Raina, Life Member, INTACH; and Shri K. K. Sharma, Life Member, INTACH. Bringing together students, faculty members, and heritage enthusiasts, the heritage food trail aimed to explore the traditional food culture of Jammu and celebrate the rich culinary traditions passed down through generations, highlighting their significance in preserving the region’s cultural identity and intangible heritage.

Sh. S. P. Vaid, IPS, Former Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir Police, applauded the efforts of SHTM in preserving heritage and promoting it among future generations. He emphasized the historical and cultural significance of the sites covered under the heritage walk and highlighted the need to promote these important places to raise awareness and encourage greater appreciation of the region’s rich heritage.

Prof. Suvidha Khanna, Director-SHTM emphasized that, as MBA (TTM) students, the participants must understand the significance of local ethnic cuisine in interpreting and promoting the region’s rich cultural and historical heritage. She highlighted that, as future tour guides and representatives of the region, they have an important role in showcasing its traditional food, customs, and cultural identity to tourists, thereby fostering a deeper appreciation of the region’s unique heritage.

The heritage food trail offered participants an opportunity to experience the distinctive flavours of Jammu’s traditional cuisine, understand the cultural significance of local food establishments, and appreciate the role of traditional recipes and food practices in preserving the region’s intangible cultural heritage. The walk also highlighted the importance of documenting and promoting local culinary traditions as an integral part of heritage and tourism development.

The programme was organised under the guidance of Prof. Suvidha Khanna, Director, School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Jammu, with the support of Shri S. M. Sahni, Convener, INTACH, Jammu Chapter. Dr. Poonam Sharma and Dr. Priyanka Sharma and served as the Coordinators of the event, overseeing the organisation and coordination of the heritage food trail