The record for the ‘Maximum GI-Tagged Dishes Prepared and Served on the Banana Leaf’ was set by the Indian Culinary Institute, Tirupati. To commemorate World Tourism Day, the institute’s students prepared and served a total of 34 Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged dishes representing 13 states of India. The diverse culinary spread showcased the rich gastronomic heritage, regional flavours, traditional cooking practices, and unique food cultures of different parts of the country, as confirmed on October 6, 2026.

