Published on : 22 Sep 2025, 12:43 pm Summary

The UN and UNESCO have introduced accessibility guidelines for West Bengal's Durga Puja.

These aim to make the festival inclusive for people with disabilities, the elderly, pregnant women.

The guidelines focus on improving physical infrastructure, communication accessibility and programming inclusivity.

They also promote attitude change to ensure dignity and inclusion for all participants.

Durga Puja in Kolkata, recognised as an intangible cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), sees unparalleled cross-community participation. To ensure those with mobility challenges, such as people with disabilities, elderly and pregnant women, are not left out of this iconic cultural experi

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