The Bengal Chamber’s B2B Delegation met with Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, Chief Secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, to promote and execute the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India’s various programmes on 17th May 2024 at Port Blair, Andaman.
Mr. Adhip Nath Palchaudhuri, Co-Chairperson of the National Tourism Committee at BCC&I and Director of Service Business at Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., gave a presentation on the BCC&I’s National Tourism Committee, its vision, and mission for the B2B Meet organized by The Bengal Chamber on 17th May 2024 at Peerless Hotel. Port Blair, Andaman.
Shri Pranav Prakash, Regional Director, India Tourism, Kolkata, Ministry of Tourism Government of India, delivering his address at the B2B Meeting organized by The Bengal Chamber on 17th May 2024 at Peerless Hotel, Port Blair, Andaman.
Mr Mohamed Jadwet, Chairman, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO - Andaman Chapter) & Director, Makruzz, delivering his address at the B2B Meeting organized by The Bengal Chamber on 17th May 2024 at Peerless Hotel, Port Blair, Andaman.
Mr M Vinod, President, Andaman Association of Tour Operators, delivering his address at the B2B Meeting organized by The Bengal Chamber on 17th May 2024 at Peerless Hotel, Port Blair, Andaman.
Delegates present at the B2B Meeting organized by The Bengal Chamber on 17th May 2024 at Peerless Hotel, Port Blair, Andaman.
Shri Pranav Prakash, Regional Director, India Tourism, Kolkata, Ministry of Tourism Government of India, is being felicitated at the B2B Meeting organized by The Bengal Chamber on 17th May 2024 at Peerless Hotel, Port Blair, Andaman.
All the delegates present at the B2B Meeting organized by The Bengal Chamber on 17th May 2024 at Peerless Hotel, Port Blair, Andaman.
A group of divers from across India came to take part in the BCC&I’s Scuba in Havelock Initiative scheduled from 19th to 21st Mat 2024 at Havelock, Andaman.
Mr Subhodip Ghosh, Director General, The Bengal Chamber and a certified Scuba Diver took part in the BCC&I’s Scuba in Havelock Initiative scheduled from 19th to 21st Mat 2024 at Havelock, Andaman.
Mr. Biswa Behari Chatterjee, Past President of The Bengal Chamber, attempted a try dive under the guidance of Mr. Roshan Gonsalves, a certified scuba instructor and co-founder of Terra Conscious, at the BCC&I’s Scuba in Havelock Initiative scheduled from 19th to 21st May 2024 at Havelock, Andaman.
Marine Life under the ocean captured during the BCC&I’s Scuba in Havelock Initiative scheduled from 19th to 21st May 2024 at Havelock, Andaman.
Marine Life under the ocean captured during the BCC&I’s Scuba in Havelock Initiative scheduled from 19th to 21st May 2024 at Havelock, Andaman.
Shri Pranav Prakash, Regional Director, India Tourism, Kolkata, Ministry of Tourism Government of India, along with a team of Scuba divers and BCC&I Secretariat posed for a picture promoting Ministry of Tourism, Government of India’s Travel for Life programme at the BCC&I’s Scuba in Havelock Initiative scheduled from 19th to 21st May 2024 at Havelock, Andaman.

B2B Meet at Andaman and Scuba in Havelock, 17th to 21st May 2024, Port Blair and Havelock

The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I), the oldest Chamber of Commerce in India, launched an initiative to promote sustainable and responsible tourism and stimulate local economic development through tourism in Andaman. The National Tourism Committee organized B2B meetings, interactions with MICE tour operators, and a meeting with Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, Chief Secretary of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in presence of   Shri Pranav Prakash, Regional Director, India Tourism, Kolkata, Ministry of Tourism Government of India to promote and execute the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India’s programmes like Dekho Apna Desh, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, Yuva Tourism, and Travel for Life, scheduled from 17th to 21st May 2024 in Port Blair and Havelock Island. 

This initiative aims to foster large-scale behavioral change among tourists and businesses, advocating for a circular economy over the traditional "use-and-dispose" model. Collaborating with key stakeholders across various states and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Chamber encourages practices harmonious with nature, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) like Decent Work and Economic Growth, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, and Life Below Water. Led by Mr. Adhip Nath Palchaudhuri and Mr. Subhodip Ghosh, the delegation participated in ethical scuba diving, jungle treks, and tidal walks, maximizing community involvement and minimizing automobile use. 

Discussions with Shri Keshav Chandra, Chief Secretary, of Andaman and Nicobar Islands highlighted upcoming tourism projects focusing on air connectivity, international flights, marketing policies, port connectivity, and skill development. The initiative, is co-supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and powered by Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., with partners like Makruzz Ferries, Indigo Airlines, Sandersons & Morgans, Paradise Tours and Travels, Dive India, and Air India.

The B2B meet included 50 people, comprising delegates from Kolkata, Delhi, and Patna, along with local members of the Andaman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indian Association of Tour Operators, Andaman Association of Tour Operators, Federation of Responsible Tour Operators, and Hoteliers Association of A&N Islands. The entire initiative received extensive coverage from leading digital and print media and electronic media.

EVENT GALLERY

The Bengal Chamber’s B2B Delegation met with Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, Chief Secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, to promote and execute the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India’s various programmes on 17th May 2024 at Port Blair, Andaman.
Mr. Adhip Nath Palchaudhuri, Co-Chairperson of the National Tourism Committee at BCC&I and Director of Service Business at Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., gave a presentation on the BCC&I’s National Tourism Committee, its vision, and mission for the B2B Meet organized by The Bengal Chamber on 17th May 2024 at Peerless Hotel. Port Blair, Andaman.
Shri Pranav Prakash, Regional Director, India Tourism, Kolkata, Ministry of Tourism Government of India, delivering his address at the B2B Meeting organized by The Bengal Chamber on 17th May 2024 at Peerless Hotel, Port Blair, Andaman.
Mr Mohamed Jadwet, Chairman, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO - Andaman Chapter) & Director, Makruzz, delivering his address at the B2B Meeting organized by The Bengal Chamber on 17th May 2024 at Peerless Hotel, Port Blair, Andaman.
Mr M Vinod, President, Andaman Association of Tour Operators, delivering his address at the B2B Meeting organized by The Bengal Chamber on 17th May 2024 at Peerless Hotel, Port Blair, Andaman.
Delegates present at the B2B Meeting organized by The Bengal Chamber on 17th May 2024 at Peerless Hotel, Port Blair, Andaman.
Shri Pranav Prakash, Regional Director, India Tourism, Kolkata, Ministry of Tourism Government of India, is being felicitated at the B2B Meeting organized by The Bengal Chamber on 17th May 2024 at Peerless Hotel, Port Blair, Andaman.
All the delegates present at the B2B Meeting organized by The Bengal Chamber on 17th May 2024 at Peerless Hotel, Port Blair, Andaman.
A group of divers from across India came to take part in the BCC&I’s Scuba in Havelock Initiative scheduled from 19th to 21st Mat 2024 at Havelock, Andaman.
Mr Subhodip Ghosh, Director General, The Bengal Chamber and a certified Scuba Diver took part in the BCC&I’s Scuba in Havelock Initiative scheduled from 19th to 21st Mat 2024 at Havelock, Andaman.
Mr. Biswa Behari Chatterjee, Past President of The Bengal Chamber, attempted a try dive under the guidance of Mr. Roshan Gonsalves, a certified scuba instructor and co-founder of Terra Conscious, at the BCC&I’s Scuba in Havelock Initiative scheduled from 19th to 21st May 2024 at Havelock, Andaman.
Marine Life under the ocean captured during the BCC&I’s Scuba in Havelock Initiative scheduled from 19th to 21st May 2024 at Havelock, Andaman.
Marine Life under the ocean captured during the BCC&I’s Scuba in Havelock Initiative scheduled from 19th to 21st May 2024 at Havelock, Andaman.
Shri Pranav Prakash, Regional Director, India Tourism, Kolkata, Ministry of Tourism Government of India, along with a team of Scuba divers and BCC&I Secretariat posed for a picture promoting Ministry of Tourism, Government of India’s Travel for Life programme at the BCC&I’s Scuba in Havelock Initiative scheduled from 19th to 21st May 2024 at Havelock, Andaman.
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