RONO HILLS, 17 Oct: The Arunachal Sociological Forum (ASF), in collaboration with the sociology department of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), organised a traditional food competition on 16 October at RGU's sociology department to commemorate the World Food Day, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activity.

The programme aimed to promote traditional food practices, indigenous culinary knowledge, nutritional awareness, and preservation of cultural heritage.

Participants showcased traditional dishes prepared using traditional ingredients, highlighting the diversity and richness of indigenous food traditions.

Itanagar-based State Level Khelo India Centre nutritionist Dr Yombom Bam attended as the resource person and delivered a presentation on traditional food, emphasising its nutritional significance and relevance in contemporary society.

PPM Mom's Cloud Kitchen proprietor Padi Yakang also attended the event.

The competition provided a platform for the participants to celebrate traditional cuisine and appreciate its role in cultural identity, community well-being, and intergenerational knowledge transmission.

The winners were recognised with cash prizes and certificates.