Port Blair, March 10: UT level Folk Songs and Folk Dances competitions were organised by the Department of Art and Culture, A&N Administration in collaboration with Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre and South Zone Culture Centre, GoI, at Amphitheatre, Anarkali on 8th March 2013. Sur-Saptak-a sangeet Academy, Baaulmon group, and Nirmala Senior Secondary School secured first three positions respectively in the Folk Song Competition whereas Aditya Natya Academy won consolation prize.

In the Folk Dance Competition, Nirmala Senior Secondary School and Naveen Cultural Group won first and second positions respectively whereas Baaulmon group got consolation prize.

Earlier, Shri Lucas Robert, Director (Art and Culture) in his welcome address appreciated all folk artistes of the islands for their valuable contribution in keeping alive India's rich folk culture in these islands.

Dr. U.N. Choudhary, Assistant Director (Sports) proposed the vote of thanks.