Kolkata: The Kolkata Chapter of the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) hosted a special felicitation evening in honour of Dilip Ghosh, Cabinet Minister, Government of West Bengal, overseeing the Departments of Panchayats & Rural Development, Agricultural Marketing, and Animal Resources Development, on Sunday in Kolkata.
The event brought together over 150+ prominent members of the restaurant and hospitality fraternity, industry stakeholders, and government dignitaries for an evening focused on dialogue, collaboration, and the future growth of West Bengal’s hospitality ecosystem.
One of the key highlights of the evening was the presentation of NRAI’s flagship CSR initiative, Sip Smart, presented by Rudresh Agarwal, Joint Secretary, NRAI Kolkata Chapter. The initiative aims to promote responsible drinking practices and create greater awareness around road safety and responsible social behaviour.
Speaking on the occasion, Piyush Kankaria, Chapter Head, NRAI Kolkata, said, “This evening is dedicated to felicitating Shri Dilip Ghosh and acknowledging his contribution to public service. We look forward to a smooth and progressive collaboration between the restaurant industry and the Government of West Bengal. Together, we aim to create more opportunities for skill development, upskilling programmes, and employment generation, further strengthening the hospitality sector and its contribution to the state’s economy.”
Adding a memorable artistic touch to the evening was a captivating live sand art performance by renowned artist Vaibhav Katwate. Through a powerful visual narration depicting the journey and life of Dilip Ghosh, the performance beautifully captured moments of leadership, dedication, and public service, leaving the audience completely mesmerised and earning heartfelt appreciation from all present and a special felicitation from the Hon’ble Minister himself.
The evening reaffirmed NRAI Kolkata Chapter’s commitment to fostering stronger partnerships with policymakers, promoting responsible hospitality practices, and supporting initiatives that drive sustainable industry growth across West Bengal.
