WB govt. institutes new COVID-19 awareness award for Durga puja

The West Bengal government has instituted a new award for COVID-19 awareness apart from the usual categories of best idol, best pandal, best illumination for this year’s Durga Puja.

“We are introducing two Sera Covid Sachetan Pujo samman among other award categories for pujas in the city and pujas in the 22 districts other than Kolkata,” Minister of State for Cultural Affairs Indranil Sen said.

Mr. Sen said the COVID-19 awareness award was important as pujas have been asked to follow all guidelines in pandemic situation and create public awareness about certain mandatory measures. – PTI