India at 75 Bengal Chamber Kolkata
The Bengal Chamber celebrates India at 75
The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized "India At 75" a specially curated evening programme on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence, on 11th August, 2022 , at The Bengal Chamber premises.
The programme commenced with the National Anthem. The Director General of The Bengal Chamber, Mr. Subhodip Ghosh introduced the programme to the guests stating its importance and relevance of this initiative. Post that Mr. Abraham George Stephanos, President, The Bengal Chamber, delivered the welcome address.
This was followed by a panel discussion which was moderated by Mr. Ambarish Dasgupta, former President of The Bengal Chamber and Senior Partner, Intueri Consulting LLP.
The eminent panelists were: Shri Aloke Mookherjea, Former President, BCC&I; Shri Indrajit Sen, Former President, BCC&I and Managing Director, International Combustion (India) Limited; and Shri P. S. Bhattacharyya, Former Chairman, Coal India Limited and Vice Chairman, Peerless Group. The entire discussion revolved around India’s growth in the last 75 years in different fields and the future of the country in such fields.
The evening featured a special address by the Guest of Honour, Shri Alapan Bandyopadhyay, Chief Advisor to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of West Bengal and Former Chief Secretary, Government of West Bengal.
He described how India and neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan can come together and build a stronger economy for all the countries. He said, “The Bangladesh garments industry is doing very well and the same thing can happen in Bengal too. There are ways to reconnect West Bengal’s imperatives with Bangladesh’s imperatives and to learn from each other's strengths and weaknesses.” He also offered that Bengal can turn its challenges into opportunities by becoming a metropolis not only for Eastern India but for this part of the Asian continent. Like European countries build a stronger economy together, Bengal can lead the way for the countries in this part of the continent. All it needs to reconnect.
The program concluded with a live performance of patriotic songs, sung by the Chamber Secretariat.
Introduction of the Programme by Mr Subhodip Ghosh, Director General, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Welcome Address by Mr. Abraham George Stephanos, President, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Shri Ambarish Dasgupta, Former President, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry & Senior Partner, Intueri Consulting LLP, moderating the session.
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Shri Aloke Mookherjea, Former President, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, delivering his address.
Shri P. S. Bhattacharyya, Former Chairman, Coal India Limited and Vice Chairman, Peerless Group, delivering his address.
Shri Indrajit Sen, Former President, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industryand Managing Director, International Combustion (India) Limited, delivering his address.
Special Address by the Guest of Honour, Shri Alapan Bandyopadhyay, Chief Advisor to Hon'ble Chief Minister,Government of West Bengal and Former Chief Secretary, Government of West Bengal.
Guest of Honour along with the Panelists and Moderator addressing the Audience during the Q&A session.
Mr. Avijit Das, Member, Heritage Committee, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Managing Director, Hermes Voyages Pvt. Ltd. handing over Memento to Shri Alapan Bandyopadhyay, Chief Advisor to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of West Bengal and Former Chief Secretary, Government of West Bengal.
Mr. Abraham George Stephanos, President, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry handing over memento to Shri Aloke Mookherjea, Former President, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Mr. Avijit Das, Member, Heritage Committee, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Managing Director, Hermes Voyages Pvt. Ltd. handing over Memento to Shri Ambarish Dasgupta, Former President, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry & Senior Partner, Intueri Consulting LLP.
Mr. Gautam Ray, Senior Vice President, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry handing over Memento to Shri Indrajit Sen, Former President, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Managing Director, International Combustion (India) Limited.
