South Zone Inter-Regional Cultural Competition 2026IRCC 2026-27FCI South Zone

Food Corporation of India · South Zone

Inter Regional
Cultural Competitions2026-27

Celebrating the cultural spirit of FCI South Zone. 7 – 8 September 2026, Vijayawada — bringing together every region of FCI South Zone and the Zonal Office on one stage.

Hosted by
FCI Regional Office, Andhra Pradesh
Organised by
FCI Divisional Office, Vijayawada
South Zone Inter-Regional Cultural Competition 2026

Countdown to the inaugural

7 – 8 September 2026 · Vijayawada

Smt. Jacintha Lazarus, IAS

Message from the Executive Director

“Cultural programmes bring us together beyond our professional roles and strengthen the bonds that make us one FCI family. I extend a warm welcome to all the teams participating in the South Zone Inter-Regional Cultural Competitions 2026–27 at Vijayawada.

I hope these competitions provide an opportunity to showcase talent, celebrate our diversity and build lasting camaraderie among colleagues from across the South Zone. Perform with confidence, appreciate one another’s talent and carry back friendships and memories that endure beyond the competition.

My best wishes to all the participants and to the organisers for a vibrant and successful event.”

Smt. Jacintha Lazarus, IAS
Executive Director (South), Food Corporation of India
Music
Dance
Theatre
6
Participating teams
7
Competition events
3
Art forms
2
Days of celebration

About the event

One zone, many traditions

The Inter Regional Cultural Competitions bring together FCI employees from across South Zone for two days of singing, instrumental music, dance and theatre. Beyond the prizes, IRCC is a chance for colleagues from different regions to meet, perform and celebrate the cultural richness of South India.

IRCC 2026-27 is hosted by the Regional Office, Andhra Pradesh and organised by the Divisional Office, Vijayawada, which has made every arrangement for the two days in Vijayawada. This site carries everything teams need — the programme, event rules, team lists and venue details — and will be updated as arrangements are finalised.

Read more about IRCC →
Celebrating the Rich Cultural Heritage of South India
Celebrating the Rich Cultural Heritage of South India

Winners

Champions of IRCC 2026-27

🏆 First
Solo Dance (Folk / Classical)
Kerala Region

Vysaghan V.S.

🥈 Second
Solo Dance (Folk / Classical)
Kerala Region

Karthika Gopan

🏆 First
Group Dance (Folk / Classical)
Karnataka Region

CHETAN NAGARAL, PRATHIBHA V, CHANDINI V, DIPEEKA PRAKASH, PRAVEEN H L, SUSHMA B VIJAYANAGAR, AKASH NAIK, KETAN KUMAR WALDE

🥈 Second
Group Dance (Folk / Classical)
Tamil Nadu Region

GOPIKA SATHEES, A DINESH PRABHU, ABI PARAMESHWARI P, SHILPA N, Raja S, Anand V, PRANAV N N, RESHMA HARIDASAN

Recordings · event concluded

The competitions have concluded — relive the moments

IRCC 2026-27 was held on 7 – 8 September 2026 at Vijayawada. Thank you to every region, the Zonal Office and the organising teams. The full sessions are available here to watch again.

FCI South Zone Inter-Regional Cultural Competition 2026-27 (Day 2 | FN Session)watch on YouTube →

Recordings

Our hosts

Host

Regional Office, Andhra Pradesh

IRCC 2026-27 is held under the aegis of the Regional Office, Andhra Pradesh, which represents FCI across the state and welcomes the South Zone contingents to Vijayawada.

Organising Division

Divisional Office, Vijayawada

The Divisional Office, Vijayawada has had the privilege of making the arrangements for the competitions — the venue, stage and sound, hospitality and accommodation, transport, reception and the programme — with the support and guidance of the Regional Office.

Competitions

Event categories

Music

  • ◆Solo Singing (Hindi Movie Song)
  • ◆Duet Singing (Hindi Movie Song)
  • ◆Instrumental Music (Light/ Carnatic/ Hindustani/ Hindi Song)

Dance

  • ◆Solo Dance (Folk / Classical)
  • ◆Group Dance (Folk / Classical)

Theatre

  • ◆Play (Regional Language)
  • ◆Play (Hindi)

Rules & judging

Time limits, team sizes and judging criteria for each event are published with the schedule.

See the schedule →

Participants

Participating teams

Important dates

  • Team lists to be updated by managersTo be announced
  • Teams arrive in Vijayawada6 September 2026
  • Competition days7 – 8 September 2026

Representing your region?

Team Managers sign in to enter their contingent and event-wise participants; the lists appear on the Teams page. Individual participants should reach out to their Team Manager.