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Puja organizers will receive 1 lakh rupees tomorrow announces Chief Minister
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News18•10-10-2026, 20:30
Puja organizers will receive 1 lakh rupees tomorrow announces Chief Minister
- •The state government organized a mega event for Mahalaya at Eden Gardens where the announcement was made.
- •The Chief Minister stated that 12,400 new Durga Puja committees have been approved in the state and will receive financial assistance.
- •Clubs will be given a financial grant of one lakh rupees each, which will be available starting tomorrow itself.
- •Over 200 puja committees in Kolkata have decided not to take government grants in response to appeals.
Key Questions Answered
The West Bengal government announced a ₹1 lakh grant for Durga Puja committees requiring financial assistance. Additionally, 12,400 new Durga Puja committees have been approved to receive this government financial support.
A total of 12,400 new Durga Puja committees have been approved in the state, and they are set to receive financial assistance from the government.
The state government decided against starting Durga Puja during Pitripaksha, organizing the mega event and inaugurations during Devipaksha or Matripaksha in accordance with traditional scriptures and rules.
