
ALT Dr. Rajeev Singh, Director General, Indian Chamber of Commerce, delivered the Welcome Address at the Conference on ‘Decoding The National Building Construction Standards 2026’ in Kolkata. He highlighted the importance of robust and future-ready building standards in ensuring safety, sustainability, and quality across the construction sector. Emphasising the role of regulatory frameworks in driving innovation and resilience, he noted that the updated standards would support India's rapidly evolving urban infrastructure needs while promoting best practices in design, construction, and compliance. He also underscored the need for collaboration among policymakers, industry stakeholders, professionals, and academia to facilitate effective implementation and strengthen the built environment ecosystem. #NBCS2026 #BuiltEnvironment #SustainableConstruction #IndianChamberOfCommerce @rajeevstyagi

ALT Dr. Devendra Kumar Shami, Former Fire Advisor & Director, NFSC, and Advisor (Fire & Engineering), DLF, delivered the Theme Address at the Conference on Decoding the National Building Construction Standards 2026 in Kolkata. He highlighted the evolving landscape of building safety and construction regulations, underscoring the critical role of updated standards in enhancing fire safety, structural resilience, risk mitigation, and sustainable urban development. He also emphasised the need for greater compliance, the adoption of advanced safety technologies, and stakeholder collaboration to create safer, future-ready built environments. #IndianChamberOfCommerce #Building #Construction

ALT At the distinguished ICC Hospitality & Tourism Summit 2026, hosted in Kolkata, Dr. Shankar Ghosh, Hon’ble Minister‑in‑Charge, Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal, delivered an insightful address that spotlighted the state’s roadmap for tourism development. He emphasized West Bengal’s diverse cultural heritage, natural beauty, and vibrant traditions as pillars for positioning the state as a global tourism hub. His remarks underscored the government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure, promoting sustainable practices, and leveraging technology to enrich visitor experiences. Dr. Ghosh highlighted the importance of community participation and skill development, ensuring that tourism growth translates into inclusive opportunities for local communities. He also stressed the role of strategic partnerships between government and industry in driving innovation, investment, and employment generation.





































