The official curtain raiser and press conference for the Maitri Cultural Economy Samiti (MCES) West Bengal Summit was held in Kolkata on July 9, bringing together eminent dignitaries to outline the vision and roadmap for a culturally rooted and economically empowered West Bengal. The main summit is scheduled for July 17 in Kolkata and is expected to attract distinguished participants from across the country, including policymakers, ministry representatives, industry leaders, academicians, cultural figures, and spiritual visionaries.
Governor Highlights Unique Vision
Shri (Prof.) Ashim Kumar Ghosh, Hon'ble Governor of Haryana and Chief Guest at the press launch, praised the initiative, stating: "This platform brings together academicians, scientists, industry leaders, poets, thinkers, and domain experts under one vision. Such a confluence of knowledge, culture, and collective wisdom is essential for building a strong Bharat rooted in its timeless civilization, values, and cultural heritage. I congratulate the founder, Maitreya Dadashreeji, the organizers, MaitriBodh Parivaar, and everyone associated with this remarkable initiative."
Integrating Culture into Policy
Shri Gopal Krishna Agarwal, National Spokesperson for Economic Affairs of the BJP and Patron of MCES, elaborated on the summit's purpose: "The vision of the West Bengal Summit is to establish a meaningful economic connection with its cultural heritage by integrating it into public policy frameworks and governance models." The summit aims to strengthen West Bengal's cultural economy and foster a future where heritage and development progress together.
Individual Transformation as Foundation
Representing MaitriBodh Parivaar, Mitra Jeev, a direct disciple of Maitreya Dadashreeji, emphasized that lasting national transformation begins with individual change. He shared: "True nation building begins with character building. At MaitriBodh Parivaar, we are creating an action-oriented movement that nurtures strong foundational values inspired by sanskriti and spirituality, empowering every citizen to become a force for national progress. From children and youth to corporates, grassroots communities, farmers, people in cities, MaitriBodh's mission is to empower every individual."
Positioning West Bengal as a Growth Driver
With West Bengal at its core, the summit aspires to position the eastern region as a driving force in Bharat's next phase of national growth. The event will feature deliberations on strengthening the cultural economy and shaping a development model that respects and leverages heritage.
