PARTHA ROY, KOLKATA: Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, and Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Jitin Prasada, expressed strong optimism regarding the rejuvenation of West Bengal’s industrial sector while speaking as the chief guest at the 195th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Calcutta Chamber of Commerce (CCC) on September 29, 2026. Shri Prasada highlighted that seamless cooperation between the Central government and the State administration in implementing federal industrial policies will serve as the core driver for economic recovery and growth across the state and the region.

Any industrial development at any place has whirlpool effects. Efforts are on to bring back pride of West Bengal ‘ s industry sector.

During the event, the chamber members unanimously re-elected Shri Anant Saharia as President of the Calcutta Chamber of Commerce for another term by consensus, alongside his executive leadership team. Expressing his gratitude to members for their continued trust, Shri Saharia projected significant progress ahead, anticipating that both traditional and non-traditional industrial sectors will see horizontal, vertical, and organic growth in the coming decades.

Shri Saharia further indicated that the Calcutta Chamber of Commerce will extend its full cooperation toward implementing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, as well as the vision for Bikashito Bongo @2047. Meanwhile, Smt. Manjula Jain will continue in her role as Chairperson of the Calcutta Chamber of Commerce Ladies Forum (CCCLF) as the organization moves forward.