AMRUT AICTE Millet Recipe Talent Competition 2024:
In a bid to foster culinary creativity and promote the consumption of millets, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) presents the AMRUT AICTE Millet Recipe Unleashing Talent Competition 2024. Aligned with the United Nations’ declaration of 2023 as the International Year of Millets, this competition invites Indian students to showcase their cooking prowess by submitting unique millet recipes. Let’s delve into the details of this delectable competition that encourages students, faculties, and staff to unleash their culinary talents.
About the Competition
- Organisation: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
- Contest Name: AMRUT AICTE Millet Recipe Unleashing Talent Competition 2024
- Applicable For: Indian Students
- Last Date: 25th January 2024
- Website: AMRUT AICTE Millet Recipe
Objectives
The primary goal of this competition is to create awareness about millets and increase their production and consumption. By providing a platform for students to unleash their culinary talents, AICTE aims to contribute to the promotion of millets and their significance in a healthy diet. This event comes as a unique opportunity for participants to align with the global focus on millets.
Eligibility Criteria
- Team Size: Maximum 4 participants (with at least one female member)
- Participants: Current students, serving faculties, and supporting staff
- Categories: Separate applications for each category – Starters, Main Course, and Desserts & Confectioneries
How to Participate?
- Registration: Visit the official AICTE website to register.
- Submission: Submit millet recipes along with their significance and cultural roots.
- Selection: An expert panel will evaluate the recipes, selecting the best for the final event.
Technical Parameters for Submission:
- Recipe should be prepared with millets as a major ingredient.
- Submission includes three high-resolution photographs, a written description (250 words), and a preparation video uploaded on YouTube.
Assessment Criteria
Contestants will be judged based on:
- Uniqueness and Innovation
- Composition (major use of millets)
- Flavour
- Easiness to prepare & acceptability
- Presentation & general impression
Note: The decision of the jury will be final.
Timeline of the Competition
- Launch of the Event: 3rd January 2024
- Last Date of Submission: 25th January 2024
- Announcement of Shortlisted Teams: 6th February 2024
- Grand Finale: 1st March 2024 (Live event in New Delhi)
Stages of the Competition
Round 1 (Qualifying Round): Online applications evaluated by an expert committee to shortlist teams for the Grand Finale in 9 sub-categories.
Round 2 (Grand Finale): Shortlisted teams compete live in front of judges and the audience in New Delhi.
Terms & Conditions
- Open to students, serving faculties, and supporting staff of AICTE approved institutes.
- Travel allowance and accommodation for Grand Finale participants will be borne by AICTE.
- Entries must be submitted through the AICTE portal.
- Recipes must be original and not infringe on copyright.
- AICTE reserves the right to reject entries that do not conform to the conditions.
- By submitting entries, participants agree to be bound by the terms and conditions.
Awards
- Prizes: Rs. 1 Lakh each for winners in each category (Total: Rs. 9 Lakh)
Conclusion
The AMRUT AICTE Millet Recipe Unleashing Talent Competition 2024 offers a delectable journey into the world of millet-based cuisine. It’s an opportunity for participants to showcase their culinary skills, promote millets, and be part of a global movement towards healthier food choices. As the competition unfolds, it promises to be a celebration of creativity, culture, and, of course, the culinary arts. Get ready to savor the flavors of innovation in millet recipes!
