West Bengal government has directed districts and educational institutions to observe ‘Paschimbanga Divas’ on June 20 with cultural programmes, seminars and academic activities. The initiative aims to raise awareness about Bengal’s history, including Partition, and strengthen public understanding of the state’s historical journey and identity through widespread institutional participation.

Kolkata: West Bengal government has directed district administrations and educational institutions to observe the 'Paschimbanga Divas' (West Bengal Day) on June 20 with cultural programmes, seminars and special academic activities aimed at raising awareness about the state's history, an official said on Thursday.

The observance will commemorate the legislative process that led to the creation of the state and promote awareness about Bengal's history, including the Partition, an order issued by the information and cultural affairs department said on Wednesday.

The order, issued following a state Cabinet decision taken on June 3, said programmes would be organised at district headquarters as well as in schools, colleges, universities, polytechnics and industrial training institutes.

The order said district-level celebrations would include cultural festivals, exhibitions, seminars and outreach programmes through libraries, museums and cultural institutions.