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I will always remember Dr. Priya Ranjan not only as the Chairman of JK Monitor, but as a mentor, guide and elder brother whose kindness shaped my life and work. Write a tribute at JAMMU: 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’ in the old city of Jammu on October 15, 2026. The trail was organised for students of MBA (TTM) Semester-I under the Experiential Field-Based Learning Course of the MBA programme, with the objective of creating awareness 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 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.
The heritage food trail brought together students, faculty members and heritage enthusiasts to explore Jammu’s traditional food culture and celebrate its rich culinary traditions passed down through generations. The initiative highlighted the significance of local cuisine in preserving the region’s cultural identity and intangible heritage.
Addressing the gathering, Shri S. P. Vaid, IPS, Former DGP, Jammu and Kashmir Police, appreciated the efforts of SHTM in preserving heritage and promoting it among future generations. He emphasised the historical and cultural significance of the sites covered during the heritage walk and underscored 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, emphasised that MBA (TTM) students 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, the students have an important role to play in showcasing its traditional food, customs and cultural identity to tourists, thereby fostering a deeper appreciation of Jammu’s unique heritage.
The heritage food trail provided participants with 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 underscored the importance of documenting and promoting local culinary traditions as an integral part of heritage conservation 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 served as the coordinators of the event and oversaw the organisation and coordination of the heritage food trail.
