Introducing to the delegates the Indian agricultural scene, he said India has 120 million farmers, more than 30 million women farmers, 30 million fishermen and 80 million animal keepers from India.

“When Hindutva forces use food as a political weapon to establish a cultural hegemony, they not only stir religious parochialism but also damage the deep-rooted diversity of the Indian society. Our ...

which melds Sri Lankan and South Indian food. Elsewhere, Sirijan Saelee of Isaan took home the young chef award; Paulo Bastos's team at Morimoto won the service award; and Robi Ratan at IDAM by ...