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MSIHMCT students emerge national runners-up at National Young Chef Competition

Pune, Jan 22 (UNI) Students of the Maharashtra State Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (MSIHMCT), Pune, have brought laurels to the institute by securing the runners-up position at the national level in the PHDCCI National Young Chef Competition 2025–26.
The grand finale of this prestigious competition was held at the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition (IHM), Pusa, New Delhi.
Amid participation from leading hotel management institutes across the country, third-year MSIHMCT students Arya Kamat and Mahesh Ghule impressed the jury with their innovative presentation of authentic Maharashtrian cuisine. Their menu showcased the rich culinary diversity of Maharashtra—including Varhadi, Konkan, Khandeshi and other regional food traditions—blending traditional flavours with contemporary culinary techniques, said a release today.
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