Agartala, Tripura, 29th of October, 2026 : With the initiative of Agartala Municipal Corporation organized Sharad Samman 2026 in the collaboration of Information and Cultural Affairs Department at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan, Agartala, Tripura on Thursday (29th October, 2026).
Durga Puja has now become a vibrant festival for all the sections of society, irrespective of caste and creed. This year’s Durga Puja and Maayer Gomon programme drew attention of the people and became a reason for excitement. Chief Minister Prof. (dr.) Manik Saha said this today while addressing the Sharad Samman 2026 organised by the information and cultural affairs department at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan.
The programme was also attended by Hon’ble of Mayor of AMC Dipak Majumder, Chairman of State Level Cultural Advisory Committee Subrata Chakraborty who presided over the programme, ICA secretary Kiran Gitte and ICA director Bimbisar Bhattacharya.
Addressing the event the Chief Minister said this year’s Durga Puja has concluded in a peaceful manner with the collective support of the police, ICA department, PWD, AMC, different clubs, Puja committees and social organizations. He said that this year’s Durga Puja’s special attraction was the presence of the foreign guests notably Consul General from the Consulate General of Russian Federation at Kolkata Maxim Kozlov, US Senior Advisor to India Brand Kroeger, Assistant High Commissioner of Bangladesh Hasan Al Bashar Abdul Ulayee, and Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting K.K. Nirala, VC of Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Santosh Ajmera.
The Chief Minister said, next year the government will take initiative to invite more foreign guests to witness the carnival which in turn created opportunities for cultural exchange. At the same time this has highlighted the heritage, culture and tourism prospects of Tripura at the international platform. Foreign guests have been privileged to know more about different tourist spots of the state. The local artisans have found an opportunity to present their talent before the outside world.
The Chief Minister said, two towers of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream project, Agartala Light House Project have been inaugurated today. Resultantly 278 families have found shelters. This Light House Project will be equipped to house 1000 families. The concerned department has been instructed to complete the remaining units of the project soon. He also mentioned that e-Tea Auction Centre has been inaugurated today. Both buyers and sellers will benefit from this centre. The dying tea gardens will find new lease of life. He urged the club representatives, present there, to come forward to build drug-free, green Tripura and extend support to prevent road accidents, organize blood donation camps and create environmental awareness. He greeted all those clubs who have become winner of Sharad Samman and even those who have not become one and called upon to work together to build Ek Tripura Shrestha Tripura.
At the event ICA secretary Kiran Gitte appreciated the contribution of Puja Committees, artisans and social organizations to make this year’s Durga Puja attractive. He said, Sharad Samman is nothing but an initiative to respect their creativity and efforts. This honour is not just an award, but a token of recognition for making efforts to maintain law and order during Puja days, and complying with environmental guidelines.
This year in Maayer Gomon carnival first position was taken by Shatadal Sangha from Agartala, second place was held by Sanghati Club from Agartala and the third prize went to Blood Mouth Club from Agartala. In addition, 15 clubs of West Tripura district were honoured with prizes in best idol, best pandal decoration, best theme, environment-friendly work etc. categories. In addition, 28 clubs from other districts of the state were also presented Sharad Samman today. A documentary on Maayer Gomon was screened by the ICA department.
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