West Bengal Hikes Assistance For Durga Puja Organisers, Will Now Give Rs 85,000

Last year, the state government gave Rs 70,000 to each community Durga Puja organiser in West Bengal.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced government assistance of Rs 85,000 for each community Durga Puja organiser in the state. 

Last year, the state government gave Rs 70,000 to each community Durga Puja organiser in West Bengal. The Chief Minister also said that next year the amount will be hiked by another Rs 15,000, which will take it to Rs 1 lakh. 

All licences given to puja organisers will be free of cost and this year there will be a 75% discount on electricity fees for the organisers. It is estimated that the government will be spending at least Rs 340 crore this year on financial assistance to puja organisers.