Principal’s Message

Motilal Krishna Lamani
Joint Director
Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka
Principal Incharge
Food Craft Institute, Mysuru
A Warm Welcome to Food Craft Institute, Mysuru
It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the official website of Food Craft Institute, Mysuru, a Government institution functioning under the Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka.
Mysuru, renowned for its rich heritage, culture, traditions, and hospitality, holds a significant place in Karnataka’s tourism landscape. In this vibrant environment, Food Craft Institute, Mysuru is committed to contributing to the growth of the tourism and hospitality sector by nurturing skilled, knowledgeable, and professionally competent human resources.
Hospitality is an industry where skill meets service, knowledge meets experience, and professionalism meets human values. At our institute, we believe that quality hospitality education must go beyond textbooks and classrooms. Our students are encouraged to learn through practical training, experiential learning, industry exposure, and continuous interaction with the evolving needs of the hospitality sector.
Our dedicated faculty and staff strive to create a learning environment that promotes academic excellence, practical competence, discipline, communication skills, creativity, teamwork, leadership, and a strong spirit of service. We aim to develop not only technically skilled professionals but also confident individuals who can adapt to changing industry expectations and take on leadership roles in the future.
The hospitality and tourism industry offers immense opportunities in India and across the globe. With the rapid development of tourism, travel, accommodation, food service, events, and allied sectors, the demand for well-trained hospitality professionals continues to grow. We therefore place strong emphasis on skill development, employability, industry readiness, entrepreneurship, and professional ethics, enabling our students to confidently pursue diverse career opportunities.
As an institution under the Department of Tourism, we are proud to play our part in strengthening the skilled workforce required for Karnataka’s tourism and hospitality ecosystem. We also encourage our students to appreciate the rich cultural heritage, cuisine, traditions, and tourism potential of Karnataka and to become responsible ambassadors of our state and our country.
Our vision is to empower every student with the knowledge, skills, confidence, values, and professional attitude necessary to succeed in a competitive global hospitality environment. We believe that with dedication, perseverance, continuous learning, and the right guidance, every student can transform aspirations into meaningful and successful careers.
I sincerely acknowledge the valuable support of the Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, our faculty and staff, industry partners, parents, alumni, and all other stakeholders who contribute to the continued growth and development of our institution.
To our students, I say: dream big, learn continuously, work sincerely, serve with humility, and strive for excellence in everything you do. Your journey at Food Craft Institute, Mysuru is not just preparation for a career; it is an opportunity to develop into a responsible professional and a confident citizen who can make a positive contribution to society.
I invite you to explore our Institute and discover the academic programmes, facilities, activities, achievements, and opportunities that make Food Craft Institute, Mysuru a meaningful destination for aspiring hospitality professionals.
Together, let us nurture talent, strengthen skills, promote excellence, and contribute to the growth of tourism and hospitality in Karnataka and beyond.
With warm regards and best wishes,