Kolkata: COMFEX – EPE Foam Solutions has announced the winners of the COMFEX Durga Puja Innovation Awards 2026, recognising the creativity, craftsmanship and innovative use of Expanded Polyethylene (EPE) foam in Durga Puja pandal decorations across Kolkata.
41 Pally Club, Haridevpur, secured the first prize of ₹1 lakh, followed by AE Block Samaj Kalyan Sangha, Salt Lake, which won ₹50,000 as the second prize. Ray Street Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee, Bhawanipore, received the third prize of ₹25,000. All three winners were awarded cash prizes, trophies and certificates for their innovative pandal designs and creative use of EPE foam in artistic installations and decorative elements.
The awards were presented by a jury comprising acclaimed filmmaker Ashoke Viswanathan, producer Amit Agarwal, Alok Goyal, Managing Director of the BDG Group, Sumit Bhatt, CEO of COMFEX, and members of the COMFEX team.
The initiative highlights the growing role of EPE foam in Kolkata’s Durga Puja celebrations. Traditionally associated with industrial applications, EPE foam is increasingly being used as a creative material, enabling artists, decorators and artisans to experiment with intricate patterns, innovative structures and distinctive thematic designs.
Speaking on the occasion, Alok Goyal, Managing Director of the BDG Group, said, “We are delighted to recognise the outstanding creativity and innovation demonstrated by the participating Puja committees. Durga Puja is a celebration of art, culture and imagination, and the innovative use of EPE Foam shows how new materials can open up exciting possibilities for pandal decoration. Congratulations to 41 Pally Club, Haridevpur; AE Block Samaj Kalyan Sangha, Salt Lake; Ray Street Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee, Bhawanipore, along with all the participating committees, for their contribution to this inspiring initiative.”
Sumit Bhatt, CEO of COMFEX, said, “We are witnessing a significant increase in the use of EPE Foam in Durga Puja pandal decoration, reflecting its growing popularity as a versatile and innovative material. Its flexibility allows artists and decorators to explore new creative possibilities and bring their imaginative concepts to life. Through the COMFEX Durga Puja Innovation Awards, we aim to further encourage the adoption of EPE Foam, inspire innovation and recognise the exceptional craftsmanship that makes Kolkata’s Durga Puja a unique celebration of art and culture.”
Through the awards, COMFEX aims to raise public awareness of the creative applications of EPE foam and provide greater visibility to the craftsmanship behind Kolkata’s iconic Durga Puja pandals, while encouraging experimentation and innovation in festive decoration.