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West Bengal Grants 12,400 New Durga Pujas, Funds to Be Distributed Soon
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🗓 11 Oct 2026, 08:37 AM
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The West Bengal government has approved 12,400 new Durga Pujas for the year, with state grants slated for disbursement shortly.
The West Bengal government has approved 12,400 new Durga Pujas for the current year, as announced by Chief Minister Suvendu Banerjee.
The permits are part of the state’s annual licensing process for Durga Puja pandals, ensuring that each celebration meets safety and regulatory standards.
Alongside the approvals, the government will disburse grants to the newly sanctioned pandals, aiming to support community celebrations and promote compliance with health and safety guidelines.
The announcement comes ahead of the festival season, with authorities planning to monitor the implementation of the grants and the adherence to the approved norms.
The permits are part of the state’s annual licensing process for Durga Puja pandals, ensuring that each celebration meets safety and regulatory standards.
Alongside the approvals, the government will disburse grants to the newly sanctioned pandals, aiming to support community celebrations and promote compliance with health and safety guidelines.
The announcement comes ahead of the festival season, with authorities planning to monitor the implementation of the grants and the adherence to the approved norms.