The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, has awarded the inaugural Annapurna certificate to the six best Indian restaurants abroad.
- These awardees were chosen from a pool of 115 nominations submitted by Indian missions overseas.
- The decision to institute this award underscores the pivotal role played by restaurants in fostering genuine person-to-person connections.
- The ICCR’s Annapurna Certificate serves as a distinctive acknowledgment of Indian restaurants abroad that have made substantial contributions to the promotion of Indian cuisine and culinary heritage.
- This ICCR initiative seeks to honour these global ambassadors of authentic Indian gastronomy, thereby advancing cultural exchange through the universal medium of food.