Rotary Club of Nagpur Elite Hosts Youth Symposium On Food Industry
Welcoming the dignitaries, RCNE president Jyotsana Pandit described youth as the true catalyst for change. Renowned celebrity chef Vishnu Manohar served as the keynote speaker for the event. Past District Governor Shabbir Shakir was the chief guest, while RCNE president-elect Swapna Nair attended as the guest of honour.
Encouraging the youth to venture into creative and entrepreneurial pursuits, chef Manohar remarked, "The food industry is much more than just cooking — it's an evolving domain ripe with innovation and opportunity."
The event saw engaging talks by Jayati Navlekar, Manas Tijare, Shraddha Pawar, lawyer Hrutuparna Bargat, and pharmaceutical professional Asawari Moundekar.
Jayati Navlekar highlighted the empowering aspect of culinary skills, stating, "Learning to cook is like unlocking a superpower — it enables you to nourish your body with wholesome food and spread joy through heartfelt meals."
Manas Tijare emphasised the value of home-cooked meals, saying, "Our mothers are our first chefs.
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We must appreciate the love and effort they put into preparing the most delicious food."
Shraddha Pawar advocated for healthier eating habits among students, stressing the importance of carrying home-cooked tiffin over consuming junk food.
Calling for systemic improvements, lawyer Hrutuparna Bargat underscored the need for transparency and strong regulatory frameworks in the food industry to ensure hygiene and consumer safety.
"More consumer protection measures must be enforced through law," she asserted.
Asawari Moundekar noted that while the use of preservatives and additives may be unavoidable, the industry must maintain transparency about ingredients through accurate labeling.
Also present at the symposium was convenor and RCNE vice-president Sanjay Wankhede. Bhakti Pawar efficiently conducted the proceedings, and project secretary Vishakha Pawar proposed a vote of thanks.
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