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Poribesh Bandhu Samman

📅 October 2026📍 kolkata
Poribesh Bandhu Samman 2026
CELEBRATING CULTURE • PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY

Poribesh Bandhu Samman 2026

 

A pioneering environmental awareness initiative recognising and promoting sustainable, eco-conscious and responsible Durga Puja celebrations across West Bengal.

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

Where Devotion Meets Responsibility

The Poribesh Bandhu Samman seeks to ensure that the spirit of Durga Puja goes hand in hand with care for the environment. The initiative encourages Puja committees to adopt responsible practices while celebrating Bengal's rich cultural heritage.

From eco-friendly materials and responsible waste management to water conservation, energy efficiency and community participation, the programme recognises efforts that demonstrate that celebration and sustainability can beautifully coexist.

WHAT WE RECOGNISE

Celebrating Responsible Celebrations

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Eco-Friendly Practices

Sustainable and environmentally conscious celebration practices.

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Water Conservation

Responsible measures to reduce water pollution and conserve resources.

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Energy Efficiency

Encouraging energy-efficient lighting and responsible resource use.

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Waste Management

Segregation, recycling and responsible disposal of festive waste.

VISION 2026

Building the Next Chapter of Sustainable Durga Puja

The 2026 programme aims to expand sustainable participation, strengthen environmental awareness and create measurable impact across Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal.

400+
Durga Puja Pandals
20
Zero-Waste Zones
8M+
Citizens & Visitors
1,200+
Committee Members
50 MT+
Waste Diversion
OUR JOURNEY

Growing Impact, Edition After Edition

2024
 

90+ pandals visited and over 2.2 lakh people reached, with 50+ mentors and jury members supporting the programme.

2025
 

200+ pandals visited, 5 lakh+ people reached and 100+ mentors and jury members engaged across the programme.

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2026

Together, Let's Create a Sustainable Legacy

Partner with Poribesh Bandhu Samman 2026 to support responsible celebrations, promote environmental consciousness and create meaningful impact across Bengal.

PORIBESH BANDHU SAMMAN
CELEBRATING CULTURE. PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY.
An initiative of Mantras Foundation
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