Ranchi, Oct. 27 -- Jharkhand's Patratu has received the Silver Banyan Award in the Riverside Heritage category at The Week Heritage Awards 2026, giving the state's tourism sector national recognition.
Jharkhand Tourism Secretary Mukesh Kumar and Tourism Director Naman Priyesh Lakra received the award at a ceremony held at the Prime Ministers' Museum and Library in New Delhi. union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat attended the event as the chief guest.
The second edition of the awards, organised by The Week magazine, recognised tourism destinations, cultural heritage sites and innovative initiatives contributing to heritage conservation, tourism promotion and local development. A total of 18 awards across nine categori...