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Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Hosts “Culinary, Crafts & Clicks – Moods & Magic” Festival, Another Pursuit to Honour India’s Street Food & Craft Heritage
The festival, is a unique showcase of regional taste, craft, and tradition; and strengthens local economies by bringing street food vendors and women self-help groups to a national platform
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is hosting “Culinary, Crafts & Clicks – Moods & Magic”, a Festival of Street Food & Handicraft at Amrit Udyan, Rashtrapati Bhavan from 8th to 23rd February 2025.
This initiative aims to celebrate India’s diverse street food and handicraft, offering self-help groups (SHGs) from across India and street food vendors, a platform to enhance their reach and integrate into mainstream markets.
A key highlight is the Street Food Festival, featuring authentic flavours from across the country, alongside 40 SHGs led by women entrepreneurs, displaying handcrafted artifacts, artisanal products, and traditional delicacies.
Adding a creative dimension to the festival, the “Kartavya Path to Amrit Udyan” Photography Contest is inviting participants via MyGov to capture the vibrant moods and joyful expressions of people along the stretch from Kartavya Path to Amrit Udyan, as well as the festive ambiance within Amrit Udyan.
Selected photographs will be exhibited at Kartavya Path, celebrating India’s diversity. The contest will run from 8th to 21st February and the results will be announced on 23rd February, 2025.
To uphold Swabhav Swachhata and Sanskaar Swachhata, the festival is a zero-waste event with no use of single-use plastic. Exhibitors and street food vendors are exclusively using biodegradable products. Additionally, dry waste is being sent for recycling, while wet waste is being sent for composting directly from the event.
Beyond cultural celebration, this festival holds economic and social significance, empowering women entrepreneurs, grassroots artisans, and informal street vendors while aligning with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s ‘Vocal for Local’ vision.
