Developed West Bengal for a Developed India was the main theme of the Bengal Business Council‘s (BBC) Annual Convention and Vision Conclave 4.0, which focused on enhancing West Bengal’s commercial, industrial, and economic competitiveness.

The convention was graced by Shri Swapan Dasgupta, Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge, Finance, Government of West Bengal; Shri Tapas Roy, Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge, Industry, Commerce & Enterprises, Government of West Bengal; Shri Shankar Ghosh, Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge, Tourism, Government of West Bengal; Dr. Ashok Lahiri, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog; Shri Subrata Gupta, Chief Advisor to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of West Bengal, along with other high-level government officials and prominent voices from the business and policy ecosystem.

The conversations about the opportunities and difficulties influencing Bengal’s business environment were enhanced by their presence.

Dr. Swapan Dasgupta said, “It is a matter of great pride that despite all odds, businessmen have been going on doing their business in Bengal. Nowhere in the country have businesses faced such troubles as they have faced in Bengal. Salute to the determination of the business owners for continuing with their work. I hope to see these businessmen continue with their great work in the future”.

Mr. Dasgupta also added that people have the notion that doing business is not a good thing. We all need to work together and bring a change in this ideology.

Fostering entrepreneurship and establishing West Bengal as a competitive, investment-friendly, and business-enabling state were the convention’s goals. Along with discussing important gaps in the state’s business environment, the conclave also looked at workable, timely solutions to close those gaps and increase opportunities for MSMEs, entrepreneurs, established companies, and emerging industries. The industry forum aimed to reaffirm that a Viksit West Bengal is essential to India’s economic development, growth, and competitiveness in the world, and that a Viksit Bharat cannot exist without a Viksit West Bengal.

For a day of talks about Bengal’s economic growth, business prospects, and the future of the state’s industry, the convention also brought together entrepreneurs, MSMEs, startups, professionals, investors, academicians, and business leaders. The convention was made accessible to the broader business community for the first time, allowing more professionals, entrepreneurs, and aspiring business leaders to attend. Additionally, it produced chances for meaningful business interactions, networking, and teamwork.

A Business Exhibition and Innovation Showcase was another feature of the convention, where participating companies and up-and-coming businesses presented their products, concepts, and innovations to the business community.

Building on the success of its earlier conventions, the fourth edition represented a broader attempt by the BBC to establish a forum for business leaders, government officials, and policymakers to engage with one another.

Priyanka Dutta