Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 5 (ANI): Under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the Government of Odisha has taken an unprecedented step of allocating a total of Rs 7,01,40,000 to various Durga Puja Committees throughout the state of Odisha.
The Durga Puja Committees have been categorised into three groups for financial assistance.
According to the release, Category 'A' encompasses a total of 215 Heritage Durga Puja committees, which will collectively receive financial assistance of Rs 2,17,15,000. Each committee under this category will be allocated Rs 1,01,000 to support their celebrations, ensuring that the cultural significance of the festival is upheld and enjoyed by the community.
It further mentioned that in Category 'B', a significant number of 197 Durg