Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari attended the Durga Puja 2026 Coordination Meeting at Milan Mela Prangan today and announced guidelines for the upcoming festivities.
He urged everyone to celebrate Durga Puja while upholding its heritage, sanctity and traditions. A grant of ₹1 lakh, free electricity and waiver of fire licence fees were announced for small and low-budget Puja committees.
Special programmes on Mahalaya, drone and road shows, and cultural activities in select districts were also announced. He further directed that immersions be conducted as per the almanac and that DJs remain prohibited during Puja and immersion.