Port Blair, March 31: Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a fusion of Indian Culture, this is best reflected in the food and Cuisine of these Islands.  To maintain the uniqueness of this, the Department of Tourism, A & N Administration is organizing the much awaited Food Fest on 9th & 10th April, 2022 at Corbyn’s Cove Beach from 4 PM to 9 PM.

To add to flavor to the event, the Department will be organizing entertainment programmes for tourists/general public with rocking and sizzling performances by Live Orchestra band of young talented youths of the Islands on both the days. Cultural programmes by Department of Education would be an added attraction during the fest. Stalls will be allotted free of cost and preference will be given to Hoteliers/ SHGs/ NGOs/housewives/State/Regional Cultural Associations/ Local community groups located in A&N Islands. 

The main criteria for selection of groups are themes/concepts/ideas which they would like to project/display/showcase/sale during the fest and the selection would be finalized by the selection committee of the Department. Homemade foods items are also allowed to sale. Electricity and water supply will be provided by the Department. The selection of ‘Best Stall Owner’ and the ‘Best Chef’ will be done by the Committee and will be awarded suitably as follows:-

Best Stall (Decoration/ presentation/cleanliness /costume etc.)

Ist Prize: Rs. 10,000/-

IInd Prize: Rs. 5,000/-

IIIrd Prize: Rs. 3,000/-

Best Chef (based on menu)

Ist Prize: Rs. 10,000/-

IInd Prize: Rs. 5,000/-

IIIrd Prize: Rs. 3,000/-

The application along with the theme should reach the Office of the Directorate of IP&T on or before April 5, 2022 till 5 PM through e-mail ID This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For queries if any, one may contact the Manager, Tourism Department, Directorate of IP&T, 244081 and Shri Chander Rao, HKAM 9434282324 (M).