Port Blair, May 2: In line with the directions of Govt. of India to States/Union Territories that all the States/UTs shall celebrate not only their own Statehood days but also the State formation days of others States and in order to promote 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' concept, the A&N Raj Niwas celebrated the foundation days of States of Maharashtra and Gujarat in a befitting function organized on 01st May, 2023.

A good number of people of Gujarati and Maharashtrian origin settled in A&N Islands enthusiastically participated in the function. A short video documentary on the formation days of Gujarat and Maharashtra was screened followed by interaction of participants. Shri Kishore Kshirsagar Lakshman, IAS, Secretary to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands acknowledged the contribution of people of Gujarat and Maharashtra origin settled in A&N Islands in making A&N Islands truly a 'Mini India'. The invitees were also presented with Coffee Table Book on A&N Islands and taken group photographs.