Bardhaman's 25th Pithe Puli Festival Kicks Off: Celebrating Culture, Food & Livelihoods

• The 25th Canal-Bill Pithe Puli and Animal Rearing Festival runs from Dec 25-27 in Purba Bardhaman.
• Organized by Khal-Bil Welfare Society, it celebrates 25 years of rural culture, food heritage, and livelihood activities.
• This year focuses on fish conservation, promoting aquaculture, and pen culture for fishermen's financial growth.
• State Minister Swapan Debnath highlighted its role in rural economy, fisheries, and animal husbandry development.
• A colorful procession and press conference marked the pre-festival events, attended by various dignitaries.

Why It Matters: Bardhaman's 25th Pithe Puli Festival blends tradition, rural economy, and aquatic conservation.