THE GENESIS OF NAINI SARBAJANIN PUJA COMMITTEE:

By the end of the late 50s (around 1958-59) a few brave and wealthy Bengalis who were already residing in Naini thought of organising a Community Durga Puja. Their dreams fructified in the celebration of the first Durga Puja in Naini at Naini Bazar, where many of these Bengalis then resided. With the establishment of new singularly owned ancillaries to the existing bigger steel, engineering, electrical, sugar, oil, flour mill and glass factories that were dotted across the town, the focus shifted to a larger community. Business was roaringly high and contributions poured in generously from some of these industrial houses as well. NAINI SARBAJANIN PUJA COMMITTEE was thus born. It has been 63 years since then, and there has been no looking back.

A sudden decline during the late 90s in these industries, forced many to move out in search of job opportunities. With Naini attracting many IT companies, it is inching towards becoming a major provider in terms of technology too. Due to the decision made by the Government of India approving the Allahabad-Naini-Bara investment zone backed by the World Bank, hopefully Naini is all set for a growth trajectory.

Naini Sarbajanin Puja Committee still continuing with the tradition of this grand community festival through the progeny of those who conceptualized this originally, trying to preserve similar traditions, ethos and passion to organise such a huge magnum opus year after year in this industrial hub.