Paradip Port hosted the 25th All India Major Port Cultural Meet on Thursday, marking the start of a four-day event that will run until January 11, 2026.

The meet is being organised by the Paradip Port Authority under the aegis of the Major Ports Sports Control Board. The event is taking place at Jayadev Sadan, Paradip Port, and has drawn participation from major ports across the country.

Shri P. L. Haranadh, Chairman of Paradip Port Authority, inaugurated the event as chief guest. Addressing the gathering, he said culture reflects the inner beauty of the human soul and plays a role in promoting unity and harmony. He said it was a matter of pride for Paradip Port to host the 25th edition of the cultural meet in Odisha.

Participants from nine major ports

More than 200 participants from nine major ports are taking part in the meet. These include Chennai, Cochin, Deendayal, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, Kolkata, Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, V.O. Chidambaranar Port and the host port, Paradip.

Competitions are being held in classical vocal, light vocal, instrumental music, dance and drama categories. The inaugural cultural performance was presented by Mumbai Port Authority, followed by Visakhapatnam Port Authority.

Officials present at inauguration

The inaugural proceedings were presided over by Shri Himansu Sekhar Rout, Chairman of the Organising Committee. Other officials present included Shri Ashoka Kumar Sahu, FA and CAO; Shri Susil Chandra Nahak, Chief Mechanical Engineer; and Dr Bibhuti Bhusan Das, Chief Medical Officer. Dr D. P. Sethi, Secretary of the Organising Committee, delivered the welcome address.

The cultural meet will conclude on January 11, 2026, with a valedictory function and prize distribution ceremony.

Source: ET Infra. Com 

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