7 months ago
25th All India Major Port Cultural Meet concludes at Paradip Port
The 25th All India Major Port Cultural Meet 2025-26 was a big cultural event that happened at Paradip Port.
It lasted for four days and had around 200 artists from nine major ports in India.
They competed in different cultural activities like drama, light music, and dance.
The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority team won the overall championship, while Mumbai Port Authority was the runner-up.
Deendayal Port Authority and Cochin Port Authority were jointly the second runners-up.
The event was organized by the Paradip Port Authority and the Major Ports Sports Control Board.
The chief guest, P L Haranadh, praised all the participants, especially the many lady artists who performed very well.
The event was a great way to show the cultural talents of port employees and to bring everyone together in a spirit of unity and respect.
The 25th All India Major Port Cultural Meet 2025-26 concluded at Paradip Port after four days of cultural celebrations.
Organized by Paradip Port Authority and Major Ports Sports Control Board, the event featured around 200 artistes from 9 major ports.
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority was declared the Overall Champion, with Mumbai Port Authority as the Runners-up.
Deendayal Port Authority and Cochin Port Authority were jointly awarded as Second Runners-up.
Notable awards included Best Supporting Artiste (Female) for Swarnalata Tripathy and accolades in Drama, Light Music, and Dance categories.
- Who
- Artistes from 9 major ports across India, organized by Paradip Port Authority and Major Ports Sports Control Board
- What
- The 25th All India Major Port Cultural Meet 2025-26
- Where
- Paradip Port city
- When
- Concluded after four days of celebrations
- Why
- To showcase cultural talents of port employees and promote unity and cultural harmony among major ports
Key facts
- Event Name
- 25th All India Major Port Cultural Meet 2025-26
- Organizers
- Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and Major Ports Sports Control Board
- Chief Guest
- P L Haranadh, Chairman, Paradip Port Authority
- Participants
- Around 200 artistes from 9 major ports
- Overall Champion
- Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority
- Runners-up
- Mumbai Port Authority
- Second Runners-up
- Deendayal Port Authority and Cochin Port Authority (jointly)
- Notable Awards
- Best Supporting Artiste (Female) - Swarnalata Tripathy for Malati; Awards in Drama, Light Music, and Dance categories
Quotes
P L Haranadh
Chairman, Paradip Port Authority
“Addressing the gathering, Haranadh expressed his appreciation to all participants for their impressive performances and for delighting the residents of the port township throughout the four-day event. He extended his warmest commendations to the unprecedented number of lady artistes whose dedication and talent have set a new benchmark for excellence in this year’s program.”
thestatesman.com
