14th March 2024: News18 Bangla recently hosted the second edition of the Leadership Conclave in Kolkata on March 11, 2024. The event aimed at recognizing and celebrating the individuals and institutions who have made remarkable contributions to the growth of West Bengal. News18 Bangla honoured these individuals and institutions for creating new opportunities and strengthening the infrastructure.

News18 Bangla Leadership Conclave was organized in association with the Rotary Club of Calcutta Inner City, which helped to shortlist the awardees by forming a jury board. The members of the jury were Mr. Pradeep Gooptu, the former editor of Business Standard; Mr. Anindya Palchowdhury, Founder and CEO of Welta Family Office; Mr. Krishna Kumar Modi, Founder Director of Phoenix Machines Pvt Ltd; Mr. Nabarun Sen, President of Century Ply Board; and Ritesh Kapoor, Director of KK Craft & Engineer Consultant Pvt Ltd

Apart from the celebrations the ceremony also featured five panel discussions, where eminent personalities, experts, and stalwarts explored the many challenges faced by the state and the potential solutions for these hurdles. Distinguished guests who have participated in panel discussions include Mr. Bidyut Majumder, General Manager, Business Development, JIS Group; Dr. Cs Mamta Binani, President, MSME Development Forum, West Bengal; Mr. Anindya Palchowdhury, Founder and CEO Welta Family Officer; Mr. Krishna Kumar Modi, Founder & Director, Phoenix Machines Pvt Ltd; Dr. Sujata Dutta Hazarika, Senior Regional Director, IGNOU, Kolkata Regional Centre and Mr. Subir Khasnabis, Retired, CEO, Arcelor Mittal Design and Engineering. Mr. Biswa Majumdar, Editor of East at Network18, highlighted the rapid changes happening in the global landscape.

Mentioned below are the individuals and institutions who were felicitated at the conclave – Mr. Sanjib Kr Patwari, Director, Rashmi Group – ‘Most Reliable Leader In Construction & Building Materials’; Mr. Satyam Roychowdhury, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Techno India Group & Chancellor, Sister Nivedita University – ‘Iconic Leader & Philanthropist In Eastern India’; Dr. Debashish Bhattacharya, Founder Chairman, Disha Eye Hospitals – ‘Visionary Leader In Eye Care’; Mr. Atanu Sarkar, Founder & CEO, Webskitters – IT Development & Academics – ‘Most Promising Leader in IT Development & Academics’; Dr Pooja Shaw, Executive Director, Narayan Memorial Hospital – ‘Most Promising Women Leader In Healthcare Industry’; Mr. Supriyo Ghosh, Managing Partner, Girish Chandra Ghosh & GGS – ‘Leadership Legacy In Multidisciplinary Business Establishments’; Sardar Simarpreet Singh, Director, JIS Group – ‘Most Trusted Leader In Education’; Mrs. Bipasha Samanta, Director, Smiles Per Miles – ‘Most Promising Women Leader in Travel & Tourism Industry’; Mr. Debasish Bhattacharjee, CEO, Samata Co Operative Development Bank – ‘Leader In Fecilitating Women Empowerment’; Dr. Somnath Chatterjee, Director, Suraksha Diagnostic Pvt Ltd – ‘Most Trusted Name In Diagnosis’; Sardar Taranjit Singh, Managing Director, JIS Group – ‘Most Inspirational Business Leader In Eastern India’; Mr. Hirak Bhattacharjee, Director, Shalimar Chemical Works – ‘Most Prolific Young Leader in FMCG Sector In Eastern India’; Mr. Chitta Dipan Biswas, Managing Director, Dipan Herbal Pharmacy LLP – ‘Leader In Alternative Medicines’; Mr Maminul Akanda, Founder, Global Institute Of Management Studies – ‘Youngest Leader In Hotel & Hospitality Education’; Mr. Sudipta Banerjee, Director, Bevel – ‘Most Versatile Leader In Diversified Ventures’; Mr. Tapabrata Mukherjee. Director, Meghbela Cable & Broadband Services (P) Ltd – ‘Dynamic Leader in Broadband Services & Entertainment’; Mr. Chiranjib Ghosh, Proprietor, Eureka Enterprise –‘Most Encouraging Leader Promoting Entrepreneurship’; Mr. Prithiijit Das, Director, Das Style Private Limited – ‘Emerging Young Entrepreneur’; Mr. Manab Paul, Founder & CEO, Sree Balaji – ‘Most Innovative Leader In Real Estate’; Dr. Jahidul Sarkar, Director, Mr Group of Colleges & Hospitals – ‘Emerging Leader In Education & Health’; Mr. Amiyo Dey (Shankar Da), Managing Director, Vivekananda Ashramik Coaching Centre (Shankar Da R Coaching) – ‘Most Consistent Leader In Competitive Studies’; Mr. Sukantilal Saha, Founder, Master Weaver & Designer, Saha Textiles – ‘Most Inspiring Leader In Textile Research & Development Of Rural Weavers’; Prof. Samit Ray, Chairman – Rice Group & Chancellor – Adamas University, Rice Group – ‘Most Celebrated Leader In Education In Eastern India’ and Balaram Mullik & Radharaman Mullik – ‘Excellence In Sweet And Confectionary’

The second edition of the News18 Bangla Leadership Conclave was successfully concluded, honouring brilliant minds from various sectors.