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Vedam, a captivating dining destination inspired by the rich historical and traditional heritage of South Indian cuisine, officially opens its doors to the public in the bustling city of Bengaluru. Nestled within the Golds and Building, near Wipro Gate, Kaikondrahalli, Bengaluru,  Vedam is a QSR culinary gem that promises an exquisite journey through the heart of South Idian gastronomy. With a commitment to authenticity, purity, and innovation, Vedam’s skilled chefs have curated a menu that showcases the vibrant flavors of South India, preserving age-old traditions while embracing contemporary culinary techniques. Rohin Razdan, Founder, Vedam, discussing during the grand launch, spoke, “Our restaurant is a testament to our deep-rooted passion for South Indian cuisine, and we are elated to embark on this culinary journey with the Bengaluru community. Our primary goal is to provide an experience that authentically respects the traditions of South India while embracing the evolving tastes of today’s diners. Currently, we are dedicated to introducing Bengaluru residents to the rich diversity of our cuisine, adding a contemporary twist to beloved traditional flavors at Vedam.“ Featuring seating for 42 and additional standing space for 60 plus, Vedam seamlessly combines tradition and innovation to provide a captivating and genuine South Indian dining encounter. From its ambiance to its decor, Vedam pays homage to the rich heritage of South India, adorned with intricate designs, calming color schemes, and cultural motifs that transport patrons to the very heart of South India. The restaurant has bold expansion aspirations, with the founders aiming to introduce additional branches within the coming 12-18 months, not only in Bengaluru but also in other locations. The restaurant presents a delightful blend of traditional flavors that cater to the diverse …

Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued a Restart Package to support the tourism sector in the state. The approved package of Rs198.50 crore is a loan for hotels, M!CE, function halls, restaurants and service providers by extending interest subsidy at 50% of the interest on the loan for 12 months subject to a maximum of 4.50% of the loan amount for one year.

The state has issued a directive that allows all hotels and lodges to operate at 100 per cent capacity from September 2, 2020. Separate SOPs will be issued for necessary precautions to be taken while operating these establishments. Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, President, Hotel & Restaurant Association of Western India, says, “We are happy that the government has allowed 100 per cent capacity utilisation for hotels in the state. Meanwhile, since restaurants are not included in the current negative list, it is understood that restaurants are also allowed to re-open like those that have re-opened in the rest of the country. We have sought clarification on this from the government. Also, we had hoped that it would relax the limit of 50 people at social gatherings, especially for weddings. We had requested that this be based on the size of the venue.”

The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has made written representations to the Hon. Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman, the Hon. Minister of State for Finance Anurag Singh Thakur and to the Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Shaktikanta Das, I.A.S. requesting for an extension of moratorium for additional three months. The hotel industry has made no progress in terms of bookings even after several states unlocked and where hotels resumed operations. The industry has registered average occupancy levels at 10 to 20 per cent. With rental and salary bills, statutory payments and other establishment costs, hotels are finding it unviable to carry on running businesses. FHRAI has informed the Ministry that an extension of moratorium at this time could help hotels restructure existing loans since the process of restructuring is time consuming. Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, Vice President of FHRAI and President of Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI), says, “For more than four months, hotels and restaurants have remained shut and have earned no revenue throughout the lockdown. There is no improvement in forward bookings and wherever hotels and restaurants have opened, the footfalls are negligible. In addition to the monthly outgoings and the statutory levies, we now have to spend more on employing hygiene and safety measures to follow the SOPs and guidelines issued by the Central and State governments. On account of all this, the debt restructuring plan announced by the RBI for the stressed MSMEs is not going to help the sector. Therefore we have urged that the moratorium be extended by a further three months.”