West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will attend the Business Conference 2025 on December 17. More than 12,000 traders will participate in the conference, where business challenges and policies will be discussed with industry representatives.
Mamata Banerjee: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will attend the 'Business Conference 2025' on December 17. More than 12,000 traders are expected to participate in this conference. This event will provide the Chief Minister with an opportunity to connect directly with small traders, who are the backbone of the state's supply chain. To facilitate discussions with industry representatives during the conference, a special business meeting will also be held on December 18.
Significance of the Conference
The 'Business Conference 2025' is considered significant because the state government is trying to garner support from all sections, including small businesses. This event is an opportunity to build b connections with the business community before the 2026 assembly elections. Chief Minister Banerjee's participation will provide an opportunity to directly listen to the problems and suggestions of small and medium traders.
Role of Traders
Sushil Poddar, President of the Confederation of West Bengal Traders Association (CWBTA), stated that traders in the state directly and indirectly create livelihood opportunities for over one crore people. He said, “We hope that during this conference, the Chief Minister will set priorities for easing business and addressing grassroots challenges.”
Participation in the Conference
Representatives from all 23 districts of West Bengal will participate in this event. Participation from representatives of major commercial hubs and border trade centers is also expected. This will ensure that the experiences and suggestions of small and medium business owners from across the state can be directly incorporated into policy-making. This will further strengthen the business environment and supply chain.
Business Discussions at the Meeting
The business meeting scheduled for December 18 will provide an opportunity for industry representatives and traders to directly discuss with the Chief Minister. The objective of this meeting is to understand business regulations and grassroots-level problems. CWBTA believes that such meetings will not only help improve business policies but also simplify the process of doing business in the state for traders.
