THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
PARADIP,
JANUARY 12, 2026
Team Syama
Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority emerged as the Overall Champion as the 25th All
India Major Port Cultural Meet 2025–26 concluded on a high note on Sunday
evening at Jayadev Sadan, Paradip Port, after four days of vibrant cultural
celebrations marked by colour, creativity and camaraderie.
Organised by
the Paradip Port Authority in association with the Major Ports Sports Control
Board, the prestigious national-level cultural meet brought together around 200
talented artistes from nine major ports across the country. Mumbai Port
Authority secured the runners-up position, while Deendayal Port Authority and
Cochin Port Authority were adjudged joint second runners-up, making the
competition both intense and inspiring.
The
valedictory ceremony was graced by P. L. Haranadh, Chairman, Paradip Port
Authority, as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, Haranadh lauded the participants
for their captivating performances that enthralled audiences throughout the
four-day event. He especially appreciated the unprecedented participation of
women artistes this year, noting that their dedication, discipline and artistic
excellence had set a new benchmark for future editions of the cultural meet.
Artistes from
the host Paradip Port Authority also left a strong impression with their
commendable performances across categories. Swarnalata Tripathy received the
award for Best Supporting Artiste (Female) for her portrayal of the character
Malati, while Paradip Port Authority teams won accolades in Drama for “Manu” by
Bikaram Parida, Light Music by Harshita Mohapatra, and various dance
categories, drawing loud applause from the audience.
The programme
was presided over by H. S. Rout, Chairman of the PPA Cultural Organising
Committee. Several senior officials and dignitaries, including A. K. Bose,
Advisor (Traffic), Paradip Port Authority, Ashoka Kumar Sahu, Vice Chairman of
the Organising Committee, Dr. D. P. Sethi, Secretary, and the Joint Secretary
of the Organising Committee, were present during the closing ceremony,
underscoring the significance of the event.
