 The band of the EFR 1st Battalion is known as the State band of the West Bengal Government.Its splendid performances during combined Police parades, Republic Day parades, state functions at Raj Bhavan and visits of foreign dignitaries like the Emperor of Ethiopia, Prime Ministers of the People's Republic of China, Poland, Romanian People's Republic, Argentina, Queen Elizabeth II, King of Nepal, President of Indonesia and others were appreciated by all who were present at those occasions.Whenever any state function is held in West Bengal, the services of this band party are requested to add colour to the occasion.