Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Himachal Pradesh Schools Celebrate Cuisine Exchange
Schools in Himachal Pradesh had a fun month where they cooked and shared food from their state and Kerala.
This was part of a big program called Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, which helps kids learn about different cultures in India.
Over 18,600 students made traditional dishes and learned about the stories and customs behind the food.
It was a way to understand and respect each other's cultures better.
The ministry said that food helped them learn about festivals, lifestyles, and regional identities, making India's diversity more meaningful.
Himachal Pradesh schools celebrated Cuisine Exchange Month with Kerala under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative.
Students prepared and shared traditional dishes from both states as part of the month-long activity.
Over 18,600 students participated, showcasing their culinary creations and sharing facts about the dishes.
The initiative aimed to promote cultural learning, mutual respect, and national integration.
Food was used as a medium to understand customs, festivals, lifestyles, and regional identities.
- Who
- Students of Himachal Pradesh schools
- What
- Celebrated Cuisine Exchange Month with Kerala
- When
- July 17 (announced) and month-long
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh schools
- Why
- To promote cultural learning and national integration
- Initiative
- Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
- Paired States
- Himachal Pradesh and Kerala
- Number of Students
- 18,600
- Duration
- Month-long
- Objective
- Cultural learning and national integration