News18 Bangla hosted the second edition of the Leadership Conclave in Kolkata on March 11, 2024, to acknowledge and celebrate the significant contributions made by individuals and organizations to the growth of West Bengal.

In collaboration with the Rotary Club of Calcutta Inner City, the event aimed to highlight those creating new opportunities and fortifying the state’s infrastructure.

According to a press release, the Leadership Conclave featured five-panel discussions where experts and eminent personalities deliberated on the challenges faced by West Bengal and potential solutions.

Panelists included industry leaders like Bidyut Majumder, Dr. Cs Mamta Binani, Anindya Palchowdhury, Krishna Kumar Modi, Dr. Sujata Dutta Hazarika, and Subir Khasnabis.

The esteemed individuals and institutions recognized at the conclave include:

• Sanjib Kr Patwari, Director, Rashmi Group – ‘Most Reliable Leader In Construction & Building Materials’
• Satyam Roychowdhury, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Techno India Group – ‘Iconic Leader & Philanthropist In Eastern India’
• Dr. Debashish Bhattacharya, Founder Chairman, Disha Eye Hospitals – ‘Visionary Leader In Eye Care’
• Atanu Sarkar, Founder & CEO, Webskitters – IT Development & Academics – ‘Most Promising Leader in IT Development & Academics’
• Pooja Shaw, Executive Director, Narayan Memorial Hospital – ‘Most Promising Women Leader In Healthcare Industry’
• 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’
• Bipasha Samanta, Director, Smiles Per Miles – ‘Most Promising Women Leader in Travel & Tourism Industry’
• Debasish Bhattacharjee, CEO, Samata Co-Operative Development Bank – ‘Leader In Facilitating 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’
• Hirak Bhattacharjee, Director, Shalimar Chemical Works – ‘Most Prolific Young Leader in FMCG Sector In Eastern India’
• Chitta Dipan Biswas, Managing Director, Dipan Herbal Pharmacy LLP – ‘Leader In Alternative Medicines’
• Maminul Akanda, Founder, Global Institute Of Management Studies – ‘Youngest Leader In Hotel & Hospitality Education’
• Sudipta Banerjee, Director, Bevel – ‘Most Versatile Leader In Diversified Ventures’
• Tapabrata Mukherjee, Director, Meghbela Cable & Broadband Services (P) Ltd – ‘Dynamic Leader in Broadband Services & Entertainment’
• Chiranjib Ghosh, Proprietor, Eureka Enterprise – ‘Most Encouraging Leader Promoting Entrepreneurship’
• Prithiijit Das, Director, Das Style Private Limited – ‘Emerging Young Entrepreneur’
• 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’
• Amiyo Dey (Shankar Da), Managing Director, Vivekananda Ashramik Coaching Centre – ‘Most Consistent Leader In Competitive Studies’
• 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 – ‘Most Celebrated Leader In Education In Eastern India’
• Balaram Mullik & Radharaman Mullik – ‘Excellence In Sweet And Confectionary’

The event successfully concluded, recognizing and applauding outstanding leaders and contributors to West Bengal’s growth.