SWAD is a women-led organisation that is focused on promoting local cuisine, sustainable farming practices as well as exploring various aspects of culinary heritage. Years of parading local cuisines and healthy food practices of India has given students a competitive insight into various culinary aspects. SWAD has explored individual states of India, signature dishes, prominent ingredients, traditions and sustainability concepts. The beauty of it all lies in the mix of age-old practices that have been handed over from generation to generation and innovation every step of the way. SWAD began with the objective of exploring the rich and diverse culinary history of India and divulging the same. Created by a small group of culinary enthusiasts, SWAD has slowly expanded, recruiting other people with similar interests to join the bandwagon. SWAD has been promoting its philosophy in the community since 2014. It also promotes individuals and organisations who adopt fair, healthy and sustainable practices while providing them with a platform to educate others of the same. SWAD’s various activities include studying a diverse array of ingredients and their versatile uses, exploring cuisines of various regions, understanding traditional food practices and the stories behind them, promoting healthy and sustainable farming practices, inviting industry experts to share their knowledgeable expertise with us and much more. SWAD helps students not only learn and explore culture while understanding the importance of it, but also helps students be a responsible part of providing local components a platform to display its significance. Through this initiative, students perfect their organizing skills, communication and learn more than a classroom can teach.

Events & Activities 
Daawat : Daawat is a journey of Indian flavours where we host a hands-on cooking experience and dinner for foreign exchange students. The members of Swād welcome them with an Indian traditional welcome. The team then proceeds to the kitchen where they are introduced to Swād and Daawat respectively.

Khoj : Khoj is an activity conducted by SWĀD at regular intervals to explore new foods, forgotten favourites and age-old staples in the Indian cuisine that cater to the values and the philosophy of SWĀD. These culinary explorations take us to different restaurants in and around Bangalore

Safar : SAFAR is held for the first-year students by the SWĀD team. A particular theme is always set, like different types of rice, fruits, dals etc. If the theme is rice for example, every student will make a different dish using a different kind of rice, millets, leaves, and forgotten foods. 

Swadam : Swadam is an initiative by Swād where parents or relatives of our students come and demonstrate a unique, authentic dish from their mother cuisine in the form of a masterclass. The family member, assisted by the student, explains the significance of the dish, the main ingredients, the cooking methods used and the flavour profiles to the audience.

Ghar- se- swad: The Swād team visits a student's home to experience authentic food from their mother cuisine. This event is conducted to experience different mother cuisines with the unique techniques and ingredients used and helps gain a deeper understanding of their native culture or region

Swad market: Swād Market is a fest conducted by swād for external vendors from to come in and showcase their products or services to the students. These products and services can be available for sale too. The purpose is to provide people who are in synch with the principles of swad a platform to showcase their work. 

Utsava : Utsava- ‘Indulge in Meating’ is an extravagant feast brought to you by SWĀD which showcases some classic dishes from India through a vibrant menu over 50 flavourful dishes. The idea of Utsava is to present an atmosphere of meeting, conversing and exchanging stories over the course of a lavish spread of dishes.

Swad Forum : SWĀD forum is a platform provided by SWĀD, where various professionals are invited to raise awareness and conduct talks on several concepts such as sustainable, organic farming and local or forgotten mother cuisines.

Farm Visit : Farm visits focus on unique farms showcasing sustainable and organic agriculture practices, local food systems, and community engagement. These visits often emphasize the importance of supporting local farmers and understanding where food comes from, fostering a connection between consumers and the land.