Bastar Pandum 2026 concludes in Jagdalpur with 55,000 tribal participants across 12 categories
Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the closing ceremony of Bastar Pandum 2026, a festival of Bastar's tribal culture, in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, on 9 February 2026.
Summary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah was chief guest at the closing ceremony of Bastar Pandum 2026 in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, on 9 February 2026, with Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma present. The festival, held from 7 to 9 February, showcased Bastar's tribal culture. About 55,000 participants from seven districts, 1,885 gram panchayats and 32 block headquarters took part in 12 categories, including cuisine, songs, dance, drama, attire, traditions and forest-based medicines; five categories were added this year to the seven of the previous edition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people of Chhattisgarh, saying such events help preserve cultural heritage and empower local communities.
Key facts
- Festival dates
- 7–9 February 2026
- Closing
- 9 February 2026, Jagdalpur; chief guest Amit Shah
- Participants
- About 55,000 from 7 districts, 1,885 gram panchayats, 32 blocks
- Categories
- 12 (7 earlier + 5 new)
- Examples
- Cuisine, songs, dance, drama, attire, forest-based medicines
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where was the closing ceremony of Bastar Pandum 2026 held on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Jagdalpur
Amit Shah attended the closing ceremony in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, as chief guest.
In how many categories did participants compete in Bastar Pandum 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 12
There were 12 categories this time; five were added to the seven of the previous edition.
About how many participants took part in Bastar Pandum 2026, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs?
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Correct answer: C — 55,000
About 55,000 participants from seven districts, 1,885 gram panchayats and 32 block headquarters took part.