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Landran(Mohali) : The Grand Finale of the national culinary competition “Kitchen Se Kamyabi Tak – Season 1”, organised by MJ Bakerss Academy, was successfully held on September 8, 2026, at CGC Landran, Punjab. The competition, founded and hosted by Neelam Singh Chauhan of Haridwar, brought together talented participants from 12–13 states across India, providing a national platform to showcase their creativity and culinary skills.
With more than 12 years of experience in the baking and culinary industry, Neelam Singh Chauhan has been working passionately towards empowering women through professional baking and cooking education. Through online and offline classes, workshops and competitions, she has helped women develop their skills and move towards self-employment.
The vision behind Kitchen Se Kamyabi Tak is to recognise women’s talent and provide them with opportunities to turn their culinary skills into avenues for growth and success.
The Grand Finale was organised with the generous support and cooperation of Dr. Vimal Kumar, Principal Director, CGC Landran. Ms. Sarita Khurana graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while J. S. Dolly Ji was the Guest of Honour.
The competition was judged by renowned culinary experts Chef Ashish Bali and Chef Handa, who appreciated the impressive creativity, presentation and talent displayed by the participants.
Cooking Category Winners
Winner: Jagruti Ben
1st Runner-Up: Kalpana Vyas
2nd Runner-Up: Mitul Jain
Baking Category Winners
Winner: Kirti
1st Runner-Up: Tumpa Ray
2nd Runner-Up: Vimla Verma
The event celebrated not only the winners but also the dedication and talent of every participant who reached the national-level finale.
The success of the event was supported by a dedicated team. Mrs. Vandana Khatri Jaggi served as Advisor and provided continuous guidance. The coordination team included Parita Ganatra, Sonal Panchal, Tanjum Tarfi, Shilpi Jain, Yogita Chandel, Shashi Chaurasia, Richa Jasmani and Abha Agam Singh, who worked tirelessly for the successful execution of the finale.
Neelam Singh Chauhan also expressed her gratitude to the event sponsors, including Ms. Preeti Tyagi, owner of Knit Flair; Ms. Mandeep Kaur, owner of Mandy’s Kitchen; Golden Eagle; Magic Colours; FabIndia; V Clean; and Zest for their valuable support.
Speaking after the grand finale, Neelam Singh Chauhan said, “Kitchen Se Kamyabi Tak is not just a competition. It is a movement to empower women through skill and opportunity. Every talented woman deserves a platform to shine.”
She expressed sincere gratitude to Dr. Vimal Kumar, Chief Guest Ms. Sarita Khurana, Guest of Honour J. S. Dolly Ji, the esteemed judges, sponsors, coordinators, volunteers, participants and the entire CGC Landran team for their contribution to the success of the event.
The successful conclusion of Season 1 marks the beginning of a larger mission to discover, recognise and empower culinary talent across India. With the overwhelming response to the first season, Kitchen Se Kamyabi Tak aims to return with more opportunities and more seasons in the future.