Ashish Chopra, Culinary historian, author and television host was the founder Executive Director of the Institute for Environmental Management and Social Development, when he decided after retrospection and introspection to take permanent sabbatical to pursue his passion for food and travel. An expert in conflict management he is also the former Advisor to the Governor of Mizoram and Assam Rifles (The oldest paramilitary force in the World). He is now dedicating his quality time to pursue his passion as a CULINARY HISTORIAN / TRAVEL WRITER / PHOTOGRAPHER / AUTHOR AND TELEVISION HOST teaching culinary history and lecturing. He has recently established SACA (SCHOOL OF ANCIENT CULINARY ARTS) dedicated to safeguard, promote, and teach our ancient culinary practices. He was the Senior Consulting Editor of the Food & Beverage Buzz magazine, India’s leading magazine dedicated to promoting and showcasing India’s rich culinary heritage . A recipient of the Coveted REX KAMVEER GLOBAL fellowship for 2013 and also the KARAMVEER JYOTI PURASKAR for 2019. He also received the Culinary Historian award for the 2020. A Tedx speaker he organizes culinary tours and heritage food walks for food lovers and curates food festivals specializing in lost and heritage cuisines. He has partnered with The Radisson Blu, Park Plaza , CITCO and Radisson brand of the Carlson’s Riezdor Group and organized heritage and ancient food festivals at their various properties pan India.