On March 16th, 2023, the Army Institute of Management Kolkata invited Mr. Debashish Sen (retd.), Chairman NKDA and MD HIDCO, to a conversation on “Interpreting the spirit of Calcutta for New Town”. It was moderated by Dr. Sunandan Roy Chowdhury, the Chief Editor of Eastern Review. The event was also attended by the renowned artist Suvoprasanna and Mr Dhiman Das of K C Das. Debashis Sen mentioned several initiatives that have gone into making new town an inclusive city in the widest possible sense of the term such as spaces for senior citizens, creche for lower income groups, dedicated space for street food and a real tram car stationed at mother's wax museum. He also elaborated on the role of youth who make any city vibrant. A large number of audience who had gathered for the event appreciated the role of Debashis Sen as the chief mind behind the fact that New Town has not cut its umbilical chord with Calcutta. Many suggestions were also given to the Chairman NKDA and he promised to take all of them forward.
