At the Taj Bengal in Kolkata, Ekal Sangini showcased the third edition of a unique lifestyle expo organized by the Friends of Tribals Society (FTS)-Mahila Samity and its youth branch. With 38 chapters around India 37 Mahila Samities and 8 Sah Samities devoted to this admirable cause, FTS is one of the biggest NGOs in India, having been in operation since 1989.

The Ekal Sangini – A unique lifestyle exhibition was inaugurated by Richa Sharma, Actress & Mrs India International and was attended by Seema Taparia, Renowned Match Maker, Alokananda Roy, Dance Educationist and Choreographer, Raajorshee De, Director, Naina More, Motivational Speaker, Chikky Goenka, Luxury Style Curator, Madhabilata Mitra, Model, Kommal Sood, Fashion Designer, Gaurab Chatterjee (Gaboo), Musician and many other eminent personalities.

The Vice President of Kolkata FTS, Mrs. Pushpa Mundra, said “Our goal is to use education to improve communities. In addition to showcasing stunning designs, this exhibition raises money for the promising futures of children in rural India. With this type of assistance, we are sure that we can reach even higher goals and positively impact the lives of countless more people in need”.

The Ekal Sangini exhibition offered a unique opportunity to introduce leading fashion designers to FTS’s objective while bringing them together. The money donated from this event will go directly toward helping rural children who attend FTS-run Ekal Vidyalayas in isolated Indian areas. More than fifty luxury brands showcased an amazing selection of fashion and lifestyle items during the event.

Eminent brands such as Surana Jewellery, KCC Gallery Store of Emami Group, Ibiss, Enaya, Ksanduk, Aarju Jain, Laxmi Jewellers and many more participated in this grand exhibition.

The organizing committee, whose efforts were instrumental in the success of the exhibition, included Pushpa Mundra, Pratibha Binani, Nilam Patwari, Ritu Agarwal, Subhash Murarka, Kiran Saraogi, Shanta Sarda, Savita Agarwala, Sushma Vijay, Chetna Kauntia, Vishakha Kajaria, Abhay Kejriwal, Rohit Bucha, along with other senior members of the organization.

The event also garnered strong support from several corporate sponsors, including Willowood Chemical Pvt. Ltd., Century Plyboards (India) Ltd., Skipper Limited, Manaksia Limited, Anmol Industries Ltd., and Tropical Agrosystem (India) Private Ltd. 

Priyanka Dutta