Archive · 28 Jul 2026
President Honors Bastar Pandum 2026 Winners
President Droupadi Murmu will honor the winners of Bastar Pandum 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
This event celebrates the rich tribal culture of Bastar, Chhattisgarh.
A large delegation, including the Chief Minister and Culture Minister, will attend.
The festival, which took place from January 10 to February 9, 2026, featured 12 categories and attracted over 54,000 participants.
It showcased tribal dance, music, crafts, and more.
The event also created economic opportunities for local artisans.
President Murmu inaugurated the festival, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the closing ceremony.
This recognition highlights the national significance of Bastar's cultural heritage.
President Droupadi Murmu to honor Bastar Pandum 2026 winners at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
A 209-member delegation led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will visit New Delhi on July 30.
Bastar Pandum 2026 featured 12 categories and attracted 54,750 participants from 32 development blocks.
The festival showcased tribal dance, music, crafts, and traditional knowledge systems.
The event created economic opportunities for local artisans and entrepreneurs through exhibitions.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Culture Minister Rajesh Agrawal, Bastar Pandum 2026 winners, tribal representatives
- What
- Honoring Bastar Pandum 2026 winners at Rashtrapati Bhavan
- When
- July 30, 2026
- Where
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
- Why
- To recognize and promote Bastar's tribal culture and traditions
Cultural Preservation
Economic Opportunities
Cultural Significance
Cultural Preservation
The event highlights the rich tribal culture and traditions of Bastar, preserving and promoting them at a national level.
Economic Opportunities
The festival creates economic opportunities for local artisans, self-help groups, and rural entrepreneurs through exhibitions and participation.
- Event
- Bastar Pandum 2026
- Date
- January 10 to February 9, 2026
- Location
- Bastar Division, Chhattisgarh
- Participants
- 54,750 from 32 development blocks
- Categories
- 12
- Honorees
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Chief Minister
- Vishnu Deo Sai
- Culture Minister
- Rajesh Agrawal
