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Kolkata, 7 August 2024: Association of Microfinance Institutions – West Bengal (AMFI-WB), a State Level Federation of Microfinance Institutions in West Bengal, organized the State Lenders’ Meet for Microfinance Industry in Kolkata on Wednesday.

 

The Bankers Meet was a great forum to discuss partnerships, tie-up and discuss on the opportunities that have opened-up through newer regulations, digital technology, newer models of funding for financial inclusion. Besides highlighting the services of the Microfinance and Banking sector, the conference also created awareness about the industry and its stakeholders through discussions at the Lenders’ meet.

 

Mr. Jiji Mammen, ED, Sa-Dhan, Ms. Usha Ramesh, CGM, NABARD along with representatives and members of AMFI-WB were present at the conference. The GM and DGM of SIDBI also were present in the Meet. The Chairman, MFIN and Chairperson, AMFI-WB also will join the session.

 

The participant Banks for the Lenders’ Meet included: IDBI Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, DCB Bank, SBM Bank, Central Bank of India, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, Punjab & Sind Bank, City Union Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Bank of Baroda, UCO Bank, Union Bank of India, State Bank of India, Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank, Bandhan Bank, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, among others.

 

Microfinance Sector has always been at the forefront of promoting inclusive growth through microfinance focusing on the underserved, mainly women, ensuring positive change in their economic status as also improving their quality of life through income enhancement and other socially relevant interventions. Thereby, the sector has an important role in supporting and building the unorganized sector, creating employment opportunities and contributing significantly to the nation’s GDP.

 

Since the focus is majorly on funding women, it also plays an important role in women empowerment. Microfinance also champions gender equality by providing women with access to financial services. As a catalyst for change, microfinance intertwines financial empowerment with social empowerment, paving the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

 

Microfinance sector has been playing a significant role since pandemic in supporting the base of the pyramid to bring back normalization. This has been through restructuring of loans, relief on interest and principle. The sector continued to provide funding support to rehabilitate their business and bring them back to normalization.

 

The sector has also displayed its strong resilience and continued to honour payment commitments to all its stakeholders, despite serious headwinds post pandemic. The Government and Regulators, during and post-pandemic, created an enabling environment through various positive policy interventions that includes RBI’s revised regulatory framework, Government Guaranteed funding, interest subvention making the sector stronger.

 

With the present collections and portfolio quality reaching normal levels, the sector is now focusing on responsible growth. The sector’s demand for funding too increasing as the clients served are looking for business growth and thereby further microcredit. With RBI allowing newer avenues/models of funding, besides the existing BC partnership model, the Co-Lending model, newer opportunities for Bank/Microfinance entities have opened-up. This is besides the Lending, securitization and all other existing funding models.

 

The Association of Micro Finance Institutions – West Bengal (AMFI – WB) is an institution which endeavors to promote and develop microfinance in the state of West Bengal. It was formed to deliver better services to the poor, thereby helping these populations improve their standards of living. The mission of AMFI-WB is to build a fair and congenial environment for community development financing in West Bengal helping members to serve their target clients, particularly women from financially underserved families in pursuit of sustainable livelihood, both in rural and urban area. AMFI – WB currently caters to around 79 lakh poor women by providing them with financial services, especially micro credit. With a membership of over 48 Micro Finance Institutions, Banks, Fintechs, Insurances, Health Service Providers, and Software Companies etc., approximately 33000 employees hail from lower economic background. AMFI-WB regularly conducts stakeholder meets at the district level, management development programs for its members, microfinance industry-related seminars & workshops, and member meetings on matters of mutual interest.

 

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Dr. Partha Biswas has been appointed as the new president of the All India Ophthalmological Society

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April,2025 : The Joint Meeting of the 40th Congress of Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology & 83rd Annual Conference of All India Ophthalmological Society will be on April,3-6, 2025, this prestigious event at the Yashobhoomi – India International Convention & Expo Centre in New Delhi will gather over 12,000 ophthalmologists globally.

About Dr.Partha Biswas

Dr. Partha Biswas, a visionary leader in ophthalmology! Hailing from Kolkata, his journey is rooted in values of education and compassion instilled by his parents. A gold medalist and pioneer in refractive surgery, he has transformed eye care practices in Eastern India through innovative techniques. As the Medical Director of Trenetralaya and an advocate for collaboration within AIOS, Dr. Biswas embodies dedication to excellence. Under his leadership, we anticipate a promising future for eye care advancement in our community and beyond.

He is currently the:
➢ Medical Director , Trenetralaya, Kolkata
➢ Trustee, Asu Biswas Kanika Biswas Foundation, Kolkata
➢ Director, Netralayam, VIP, Kolkata

Dr. Partha has received several accolades for his remarkable contributions to ophthalmology and has been bestowed with the following awards:
Col. Rangachari Award, AIOC, 2011, ESCRS, Amsterdam, Video Award, 2013, APACRS, Singapore, Video Award, 2013, APAO Achievement Award, 2025, Alim Memorial Lecture, 49th Annual Conference of Bangladesh 2022, M M Joshi Visionary Excellence Award 2025, ISCKRS Excellence Award-Refractive 2024, Ifocus Icon Award 2024, Dr N D Lakhanpal Memorial Oration Award 2024, Koscon Achievement Award, 2024, , Colloquium, Grand Guild, Video Award,2013, Shiv Prasad Hardia Award, at 63rd AIOC, Hanumantha Reddy Award, at 62nd AIOC, AIOC, Inflammation, Best paper Award, 2011, Dr. B. K. Mitra Award, 2009, Satya Rani Hazra Award, OSWB, 2007, Dr. K. R. Dutta Award, EIZOC,1998, Dr. Dukhan Ram Best Paper at BOS , 1987, Indian Intraocular & Refractive Society Gold Medal, 2007, 2015, BOA, Gold Medal, 2013, Dr. D. K. Bose Gold Medal, at BOS, 1991, The Husnain Gold Medal, Patna University in Final M.B.B.S. Examination, JOS-Dunes Achievement Award 2023, , Dr R G Sharma Memorial Oration, ROSCON 2022, Dr G Sundara Ramaraju’s Lecture 2022 APOS, SAO Excellence Award, 2022, ISMSICS Ophthalmic Icon of the Year, 2022, Excellence Award, Narayana Nethralaya, 2022, Prof A N Pandeya Oration, 59th BOS 2021, Oration, Vidarbha Ophthalmological Society, 2018, Oration Annual Conference Of OSA, 2017, Dr. R C Meher Oration at EIZOC, 2017, Dr Daljit Singh Oration Award 2015, 48th AGOS 2021, Col. Calvert Memorial Oration, IMA, Kolkata, 2013, UKSOS Gold Medal, Uttaraeyecon, 2014, 2022, Dr. Mrs.T.Agarwal Gold Medal, IIRSI, Delhi, 2015.

Trenetralaya, Kolkata, established in 1998 by Mrs. Monideepa Biswas and Dr. Partha Biswas,has grown from a dedicated eye clinic to a comprehensive eye hospital since its expansion in 2021. With state-of-the-art facilities and the commitment to providing outstanding infrastructure and services, Trenetralaya is supported by a team of 35 consultants specializing in refractive care. The establishment of the ASU BISWAS KANIKA BISWAS FOUNDATION underscores the founding family’s dedication to charitable causes, including efforts to eliminate unnecessary blindness across India.

As Dr. Partha Biswas embarks on his journey as President of AIOS, he brings forth a vision centered on enhancing education, research, and healthcare accessibility within ophthalmology. His leadership is pivotal for fostering excellence in clinical practices and expanding opportunities for collaboration among ophthalmologists throughout the region. We look forward to witnessing his impactful contributions toward advancing eye care for all communities under the auspices of AIOS.

About AIOS

The All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS), established in 1930, stands as a cornerstone for the advancement of ophthalmic sciences in India. With over 23,669 life members, AIOS is dedicated to promoting the study and practice of eye care through research and development.

The society hosts annual conferences across the nation featuring a variety of scientific activities like instruction courses, symposia, and surgical skill transfer courses, fostering collaboration among ophthalmologists. Among its impactful initiatives are awards and Fellowships recognizing excellence in specialties.

The AIOS also publishes the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology to disseminate vital knowledge. Headquartered in New Delhi’s Karkardooma area, the society plays a crucial role in shaping the future of ophthalmology in India through multiple committees aimed at enhancing education and research within this vital field.

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