Former Presidents
Presidents from Year 1834 to 2020
Annual General Meeting 2020
The Bengal Chamber 166th Annual General Meeting 2020, 7th November 2020, PHYGITAL platform (where the viewers and the stakeholders attended the AGM from both physical and digital medium)
Agro and Rural Development
Online session on “India’s New Agricultural Reform – The Way Forward”, 6th October 2020, Chamber Virtual Platform
Rural Connect 2021, 18th& 19th February 2021, Virtual Platform
2nd Edition of Agriculture Colloquium 2021, 16th& 17th July 2021, Virtual Platform
Resilience of Vulnerability and Restoring Sunderbans Ecosystem, 24th July, 2021, Virtual Platform
CSR
Apish Parar Khabar, 2nd-5th March 2021, Phygital Platform
Ease of Doing Business
Online session on ‘Ease of Doing Business- Theme: Colloquium on Easing Departmental Audit, Assessments and Compliances & Vivaad Se Vishwas Scheme’, 18th December 2020, Zoom
Online Session on ‘Implementation of New Labor Codes: 2021 &Its Impact’, 7th May 2021, Virtual Platform
Economic Affairs
India Economic Conclave Webinar Series II on Unlocking the “New Normal” Indian Economy: Spotlight on Agriculture, Manufacturing, Trade & Infrastructure, 14th October 2020, Virtual Platform
Union Budget 2021-22 Viewing Session, 1st February 2021, WM Hall, Chamber Premises, Physical
"Union Budget 2021-22: An In-Depth Analysis", 2nd February 2021, Virtual Platform
Bengal Economic E-Conclave, 25th June 2021, Virtual Platform
Education
The 3rd Annual Education Conclave 2020, “N.E.P. – Indian Education’s New World Order”, 9th & 10th October 2020, Virtual Platform
Building the Entrepreneurial Mind (Edu Webinar), 19th April 2021, Virtual Platform
4th Edition of The Annual Education Conclave 2021, 9th September 2021, virtual platform
Entrepreneurship Development
Online Parenting Summit “Technology for Next Gen Education”, 15th October 2020, Zoom Pro
The Entrepreneurship Conclave and Awards 2020-2021, 6th March 2021, Williamson Magor Hall, The Chamber Premises, Physical
‘The Rising Foodpreneurs – 2nd Edition’ at Williamson Magor Hall, The Chamber Premises, Kolkata, September 21, 2021
Energy and Environment
2nd Edition of the Annual Power Conference on ‘New Power Dynamics: Greening the GRID and RTM’, 8th October 2020, Virtual Platform
"E-Mobility – Infrastructure, Business Readiness Strategies and Green Jobs Creation (EV and Livelihood)" in association with The British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata, 14th January 2021, Digital Platform
Partnering the World Sustainable Development Summit, 10th-12th February 2021, Virtual Platform
Discussion Forum on Ecological Sustainability in the Industrial Region – Haldia, 13th February 2021, Virtual Platform
4th Edition of Discussion Forum on Ecological Sustainability in the Industrial Region – Asansol/Durgapur, 24th March 2021, Asansol Engineering College, Asansol
Workshop on Electrical and Fire Safety for Manufacturing Industry, 30th April 2021, Virtual Platform
Business Associates Meet for Women Entrepreneurs in Energy, 21st June 2021, Virtual Platform
"One Sun, One World, One Grid: Journey towards Net-Zero" A Curtain-Raiser of the 14th Edition of BCC&I’s Environment and Energy Conclave, 16th July 2021, Phygital Platform
E-Seminar on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), 21st July 2021, Virtual Platform
14th Edition of BCC&I’s Environment and Energy Conclave, 26th and 27th August 2021
Exhibitions and Trade Fairs
The 19th Edition of India International Mega Trade Fair (IIMTF), 23rd December 2020, 3rd January 2021, Science City Grounds, Kolkata
Finance and Banking
BCC&I Financial Market E-Conclave 2021, “A Journey through Chaos and Discipline during Next Normal Days”, 12th February 2021, Virtual Platform
"Financial Awareness E-Conclave", Save-Protect-Invest: Revisiting the Budget of a Common Man with Special Focus on Tier II and Tier III Cities, 4th June 2021, Exclusive Online Platform
BCC&I Financial Market e-Conclave- “Indian Financial Markets: To Save, To Protect and To Invest in a Volatile World”, 24th September 2021, Virtual Platform
Health
Sunfeast Farmlite 11th Health & Lifestyle Quiz, 20th& 21st November 2020, Virtual Platform
4th Edition of Healthtech – A Virtual Conclave, Digital Transformation of Healthcare in the new normal world, 26th and 27th February 2021, Virtual Platform
Vaccination Drive organized by The Bengal Chamber along with WBIDC, 24thand 25th June 2021, Tractor India (TIL), Kamarhati and Datre Corporation Limited, Falta Plant
Sunfeast Farmlite 12th Health & Lifestyle Quiz
Heritage
BCC&I steps on time, two-day Heritage walk in association with Caring Minds, 9th & 10th January, Dalhousie, Kolkata
The Second Edition of the BCC&I Heritage Walk in association with Mjunction Services Limited, 20th February 2021, Physical
The Third Edition of BCC&I Heritage Walk in association with Rotary International District 3291, 6th March 2021, Physical
Book launch of “Burra Bungalows of North Bengal – Glimpses of Built Heritage and Lifestyle of Tea Estate in North Bengal”, 19th March 2021, ITC Room, The Bengal Chamber Premises
Heritage Quiz 2021, 17th April 2021, Virtual Platform
Panel Discussion on “Making of New India by the Visionary Raja Ram Mohan Roy”- Celebrating the Beginning of 250th Birth Anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, 21st May 2021, Virtual Platform
An Online Panel Discussion on “Heritage Conservation, Restoration & Sustainability, 10th September 2021, Virtual Platform
Information Technology
11th Edition of Annual Business IT Conclave; Theme: “Technology for Humans”, 27th November & 4th December 2020, Virtual Platform
Mr. ParthaPratim Das, Founder of EzeRxHealth Tech Private Ltd., an incubatee of WEBEL-BCC&I Tech Incubation Centre had conducted a pilot health screening programme organized by Bandhan Konnagar for the residents of Majherhat village, South 24 Parganas, using his non-invasive testing device- EzeCheck, 26th February 2021, BCC&I-Webel Tech Incubation Centre, Ground Floor, Webel Bhavan, Block EP &GP, Sector V, Saltlake, Kolkata- 700091
BCC&I Tech Quiz 2021, Prelims (Virtual) and final round (Physical), 20th and 27th February 2021, JIS University Campus, Agarpara
Virtual Forum on Digital Transformation in Knowledge Management Using AI, 9th July 2021, Virtual Platform
Short term certification courses in digital marketing, Batch 1, 31st July 2021 onwards, Online
Virtual Session on Dynamics of Work from Home/Anywhere - Is it advantageous for Bengal?,11th August 2021, Virtual Platform
12th Edition of Business IT Conclave 2021 - "Reimagining the future- Rebuilding Nation with Technology", 16th and 22nd September 2021, Virtual Platform
Infrastructure
BCC&I Infrastructure e-Conclave: “Re-strategize Indian Infrastructure Growth & Preparedness for Global Play: Post Covid Era”, 8th January 2021, Digital Platform
International Relations
Virtual B2B meetings with M/S Hayleys Free Zone LTD, Sri Lanka, 8th October 2020, Virtual Platform
Online seminar on Taiwan’s Electric Vehicle and Chemical Industry, 16th October 2020, Virtual Platform
South Asia Business Day, Taitra’s Online Trade Service, One on One B2B meetings with Taiwanese suppliers, 28th October 2020, Virtual Platform
Online Seminar on Taiwan’s ICT and Smart Medical Industry, 19th November 2020, Virtual Platform
Online Seminar on Taiwan’s gym and Fitness Product, 11th December 2020, Virtual Platform
Taiwan Expo 2020 in India, 16th& 17th December 2020, Virtual Platform
Interactive Session with His Excellency Freddy Svane, Ambassador of Denmark to India on “Sustainable Urban Regeneration Model Plan for the city of Kolkata and the state of West Bengal” during BCC&I Managing Committee Meeting, 20th January 2021, Phygital Platform
Interactive Session with His Excellency Freddy Svane, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to India, 18th February 2021, The Bengal Chamber Premises
Online Seminar on Taiwan’s ICT, Smart Medical and EV Industry, 25th March 2021, Virtual Platform
Interactive Business Session with the Delegation from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in India, 9th April 2021, Williamson Magor Hall, The Bengal Chamber Premises
Online B2B Meeting with Taiwanese Companies, 22nd April 2021, Virtual Platform
Short Term Online Certificate Course on Business Communications in Japanese Language, 5th June 2021, Virtual Platform
Online Webinar for the India Business Community- “Hong Kong’s Financial Story for Asia and the World, 15th June 2021, Virtual Platform
Online Seminar on Taiwan’s Machinery and Steel Industry, 17th June 2021, Virtual Platform
Meeting with Ms. Rowan Ainsworth, Australian Consul General, Kolkata, 18th June 2021, The Bengal Chamber Premises
Session with Ms. Patricia Hoffman, Consul General of the United States of America in Kolkata at the Chamber’s Managing Committee Meeting, 24th June 2021, Virtual Platform
Doing Business in Thailand – Gateway to ASEAN, 7th July 2021, Virtual Platform
South Asia Business Day, Taitra’s Online Trade Service, One on One B2B meetings with Taiwanese suppliers, 25th August 2021, Virtual Platform
Webinar on EV & Green Energy Industry in Taiwan and New Town, Kolkata, 23rd September 2021
International Trade Cell
International Trade E-Conclave, Globalization and Trade in a Post-Pandemic World: India’s Atma-Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, 9th January 2021, Exclusive Streaming Platform
An In-Depth Understanding of FTAs & Customs Administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements Rules, 2020 (CAROTAR) and Manufacturing in Bond, 22nd April 2021, Virtual Platform
Lifestyle
The Bengal Fashion Heritage 2021, 15th January 2021, Digital Platform
BCC&I Step Forward: A Power Session with Major Gaurav Arya (Retd) 2nd September 2021, Virtual Platform
Legal
Panel Discussion on “India’s Data Protection Law: A Boon or Bane for Businesses?”, 23rd March 2021, Virtual Platform
Marketing and Brand
Leadership Lecture Series, 5th March 2021, Williamson Magor Hall, Kolkata
The Bengal Chamber Marketing & Brand Quiz, 22nd May 2021, Virtual Platform
11th edition of BCC&I Marketing & Brand Conclave- “Brandemic”, 18th and 25th September 2021, Virtual Platform
Media, Music and Films
First Edition of Authorly Quarterly Programme, 12th February 2021, Virtual Platform
Metals and Mining
Minerals, Mining & Metals E-Conclave “Indian Minerals, Mining and Metals Sectors: Preparedness for Post COVID Revival & Global Play”, 9th & 10th December 2020, Digital Platform
MSME Development,
Manufacturing and
Allied Activities
Annual Manufacturing Workshop on “Heat Treatment Technology”, 28th, 29th and 30th January 2021, Virtual Platform
Manufacturing & MSME Conclave and MSME Excellence Awards 2021, 11th and 12th March 2021, Virtual Platform
"How Green Are We" Awards Competition for MSMEs, 12th and 13th August, Digital Platform
"Manufacturing & MSME Connect" - An Expo Connecting MSMEs with Large Industries and Corporate Houses, 19th August, Phygital: Physical platform (Bengal Chamber premises) and Digital Platform
North Bengal
Transforming North Bengal – An Industry Vision, 31st March 2021, Williamson Magor Hall, Bengal Chamber Premises
People Management
"The People Management Conclave – 3rd Edition – Post Pandemic Priorities, Happy Days are here again", 26th March 2021, Digital Platform
Workshop on “Fundamentals of Lean Management”, 8th May and 19th May 2021, Virtual Platform
Workshop on “HR and Team Development Practices for the Next Normal”, 24th and 25th May 2021, Virtual Platform
Skill Development
The Skill Conclave and Awards 2020-2021, 15th March 2021, Chamber Premises, Physical
Film and Theatre Acting Workshop with GTFTI, 29th May 2021, Virtual Platform
Technical App Update Session for Riders, 12th July 2021, Virtual Platform
Launching of the First Session on Advanced Excel Under “Skills Centre of Excellence”, 15th July 2021, Virtual Platform
The Budding Genius- National Level Online Quiz Contest for School Students”, 14th August, 21st August and 28th August 2021, online
New Era in Women Entrepreneurship, 23rd September 2021, Virtual Platform
Shipping and Logistics
The Bengal Chamber Annual Shipping and Logistics Conclave 2020-21 on “Kolkata – The Hub of Logistics for Bay of Bengal and Gateway to the North East and Neighboring Countries”, 4th, 5th and 6th February 2021, Virtual Platform (Zoom)
Online Certification Course on Global Logistics and Trade Documentation, 25th, 26th & 27th August 2021, Virtual Platform
Social Initiatives
The Change Makers, 23rd February 2021, Virtual Platform
The Unheard Stories of the Pandemic 2020-21, 18th June 2021, Virtual Platform
Panel Discussion on "Unleash the Power Within", 31st August 2021, Virtual Platform
Sports
Ratnagarbha on the occasion of International Women’s Day- The 8th Edition, 8th March 2021, Hyatt Regency, Kolkata, Physical
"Olympics Er Adda", 10th July 2021, Virtual Platform
Taxation
Webinar on Export Refund – Inverted Duty Refund & Foreign Trade Policy with regard to Export including RODTEP, 13th October 2020, Zoom
Online Session on New GST Return and Auditing – Theme: New GST Return and Invoicing Concept & Handling of Departmental Audit, 20th January 2021, Virtual Platform (Zoom)
Online Session on GST Using 6-Digit HSN Code for GST Compliance, Advance Ruling on GST, Faceless Assessment for Custom, 28th May 2021, Virtual Platform
Online Session on Audit, Litigation, Slump Sale, Merger, De-merger and Trade Remedies under GST/Trade Policies
Online Session on ‘Contemporary issues in Income Tax – TDS/TCS, Faceless Assessments & Reassessments’ in association with PwC, 3rd September 2021, Virtual Platform
Online Session on RoDTEP, Theme: FTP & RoDTEP – Overview, Benefits, Challenges & Way Forward, 23rd September, 2021, Virtual Platform
Think Series
Think Session with Dr. Sanjeev Chopra, Director, Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie & Honorary Curator, Valley of Words: International Literature & Arts Festival, Dehradun on “Mapping the Indian States and the Dynamics of Symmetry or Asymmetry”, 1st March 2021, The Bengal Chamber Premises, Physical
BCC&I “Think” Lecture Series with Mr. Jaideep Nandi, Managing Director Bajaj Consumer Care, 28th June 2021, Virtual Platform
Youth Impact Committee
The Members of The Bengal Chamber Youth Impact Forum Visited 7 Police Stations to distribute Goodies to the Police Personnel on the occasion of The Kolkata Police Day
Other Programmes
Honey Extraction from the Bee Corridor Developed by Schoppen Solutions a full-fledged Incubatee of Webel-BCC&I Tech Incubation Centre, 28th November 2020, Banglar Gram, Eco Park
"Towards the Business of tomorrow" talk and interactive session with Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on the occasion of Chambers Managing Committee Meeting, 15th December 2020, Phygital Platform
Business Dialogue in Bengal (Central Minister interaction with select members), 24th March 2021, JW Marriot, Kolkata
The future of hospitality in the next normal, 11th August 2021, Virtual
BCC&I Packaging e-Conclave, 20th August 2021, Virtual
Meeting with Eastern Railway Howrah on "New initiative by Railways for transportation of commodity", 10th September 2021; Virtual Platform
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2020-2021
Activities of The Bengal Chamber held between
1st October 2020 and 30th September 2021 have been reported