Guwahati: Assam down town University successfully hosted the IndiaSkills Northeast Regional Competition 2026, a prestigious vocational skills championship organised under the national IndiaSkills initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
The northeast regional round of the competition, held from January 19 to 21, was organised by the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council at the Hospitality Lab of the Discipline of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management of the university.
The event showcased excellence in tourism and hospitality skills, including cooking, bakery, patisserie and confectionery, hotel reception, and restaurant service.
Participants from various northeastern states displayed high levels of technical expertise, creativity and professionalism while competing in a series of rigorous practical challenges.
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These included simulated hotel operations such as guest check-in and check-out, table laying, napkin folding, salad and soup service, fruit and gâteau carving, flambé techniques, wine decanting and full-course dinner service.
Specialised bakery and confectionery tasks aligned with industry standards were also part of the competition.
Officials said the event highlighted the importance of skill development and hands-on training in preparing youth for careers in the hospitality sector.
The competition also reaffirmed Assam down town University’s commitment to nurturing industry-ready professionals capable of meeting evolving national and global demands in tourism and hospitality.
