President Murmu inaugurates Bastar Pandum 2026 in Jagdalpur
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Bastar Pandum 2026, a festival of Bastar's tribal culture, at Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, on 7 February 2026.
Summary
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Bastar Pandum 2026 at Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, on 7 February 2026. She said Bastar's people celebrate every aspect of life, that the region suffered from Maoism for four decades, and that the atmosphere of fear is now ending as many former Maoists surrender. She mentioned the state government's Niyad Nellanar Yojana and central programmes such as PM-JANMAN and the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 7 February 2026, Jagdalpur
- Inaugurated by
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Schemes mentioned
- Niyad Nellanar Yojana (state); PM-JANMAN; Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Who inaugurated Bastar Pandum 2026 at Jagdalpur on 7 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the festival on 7 February; Amit Shah attended the closing on 9 February.