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Manipal : WelcomgroupGraduate School of Hotel Administration celebrated its recent accreditation to the apex body for chefs in the world, World Association of Chefs Societies, at Fortune Inn Valley View here on Friday. Ahuge ceremonial cake was cutby the guests, students and faculty members.

The World Association of Chefs Societies, WACS, is a professional organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the culinary standards of global cuisines.As an authority and opinion leader on food, Worldchefs represents a global voice on all issues related to the culinary profession. Prior to gaining the world recognition, WGSHA wasenrolled as a member of Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA).

Chief gueston the occasion, Dr H. Vinod Bhat, Vice Chancellor Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) said, “The journey to greater heights has just begun. This is a prestigious accreditation and it will open the door to many opportunities”. Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr Poornima Baliga was also present.

Addressing the gathering, Principal Chef KThirugnanasambantham said that the process had started nine months ago. “There was an intense audit process following which we achieved the IFCA accreditation last month. The WACS accreditation came soon after.” He added; “The achievement is a testimony to the high standards of culinary education provided at WGSHA. Besides national and international rankings, WACS accreditation is yet another feather in WGSHA’s crown. It gives us global visibility”.