Bhubaneswar: Adding to the festive spirit, the state government on Wednesday announced that no ground rent will be charged from Puja committees organising puja at public places.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has waived off ground rent for Puja Committees for organizing Durga Puja, Laxmi Puja, Kali Puja, Ravan Podi, Bhasani Utsav and related cultural programmes in the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) area during the current festive season.
The Chief Minister took the decision keeping in mind the social and cultural importance of these festivals and enthusiasm of people during the festive season.
The waiver will be applicable from October 17 to November 18, sources said. The Chief Minister has also appealed to Puja Committees to organise puja in a peaceful, orderly and environment-friendly manner.
