The 3rd edition of “Utkarshini Sanman” was announced recently. This is an initiative undertaken by the Cabinet Minister for the Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare of the Government of West Bengal Dr. Shashi Panja.

The initiative was announced in the presence of her daughter & social activist and one of the organizers of Utkarshini Sanman, Ms. Pooja Panja at Sobhabajar Natmandir.

The main aim of this initiative is to motivate and encourage the small and medium budget puja committees of the city who manage to spread a message to the society through their pandal. “Utkarshini Sanman” is a small reward to appreciate their hard work towards the society even during the biggest festival of Durga Puja, especially during the ongoing pandemic.

There are 13 categories this year, Udhbhodni Chomok, Shera Chalochitro, Shera Maayer Shaaj, Shrijan Sil Priyo Bhabhna, Shera Protima, Viewers’ Choice, Shera Aboho Sangeet, Shera Paribesh Bandobh Pujo, Shera Alonkar, Sherar Shera, Nari Shakti, Hriday Sporsh Pujo, Prothom Cheshta (Shera Chomok), Portya Barton, Mandop Shoman, Puro Hit Purohit, Shera Mohila Poricharito Pujo, Dhonochi Naach, Haath Baraleye Bondhu, Shera Alok Shaja, Shera Drishayan, Shishu Shilpi (Sankho Kaaser), Shera Protima Shilpi.

Through “Utkarshini Sanman”, the organizers want to spread joy to few Puja organizers to work better in the upcoming years as well.

A noble initiative indeed!!

Priyanka Dutta