Kolkata, 06th Aug: TV9 Bangla had organised Suswasthya – Health Conclave at a city hotel recently. The ministers who graced the occasion namely as Dr. Sharadwat Mukherjee, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal; Smt. Agnimitra Paul, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister, Department of Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal; and Dr. Indranil Khan, Hon’ble Minister of State, Department of Youth Services and Sports and Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of West Bengal.
The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Honour was conferred upon Prof. Dr. Subir Chatterjee, Founder of Park Clinic, Kolkata, in recognition of his lifetime contribution to paediatrics and medical education including the separation and treatment of adjoined twins.
Another recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Honour was Dr. Shibaji Basu, one of India’s most respected urologists. Aged 100 years, Dr. Basu has made significant contribution to urological care and has treated thousands of patients, including soldiers and war victims in Bangladesh Mukti Juddho (Liberation War).
TV9 Bangla also presented the Special Recognition Honour to Dr. Asok Ray for serving underprivileged patients in and around Asansol. Dr. Ray has dedicated his life providing affordable healthcare, either free of cost or for a nominal consultation fee of just Re. 1. His humanitarian service stands as an inspiration to the medical fraternity and society alike.
Furthermore, TV9 Bangla Excellence in Healthcare Honour was conferred upon Dr. Shib Shankar Dey, Dr. Shishir Biswas, Dr. Chirantan Banerjee, Dr. Paban Mondal, and Dr. Dayal Bandhu Majumdar and many other hospitals and doctors in recognition of their outstanding contribution to healthcare, unwavering dedication to patient care, and exceptional service to society.
Speaking on the occasion, Amritanshu Bhattacharya, Managing Editor & Business Head, TV9 Bangla, shares, “We have always heard the saying ‘Health is Wealth,’ yet we rarely give it much thought until our health takes a turn for the worse. In such critical moments, the task performed by those who save our lives is akin to taking a penalty kick in football—a high-stakes, decisive moment. We naturally assume that doctors will provide the necessary treatment and we will recover; if things don’t go as planned, the blame often falls on the doctor. On behalf of TV9, we want to highlight the vital role these professionals play in touching and safeguarding our lives—a role that is often thankless. When we at TV9 decided to focus on stories that touch lives, we wanted to learn more about the people who are even more deeply connected to life itself than we are. We encountered individuals whose dedication was truly astonishing; we hadn’t imagined that service to humanity could reach such extraordinary heights. We often complain about what doesn’t happen here, but the sheer scale of achievement in Bengal’s healthcare sector is beyond imagination. That is when we decided to create this unique program—a tribute to the medical community and the doctors who are so integral to our lives. We aim to share their achievements with everyone, fostering an understanding of what they have accomplished and what remains possible. Our ‘Suswasthya’ program has been running for years, and this year’s edition promises to be a landmark event. I believe that once you see these true role models and witness their work firsthand, it will inspire us all to approach our own lives and work in a better, more meaningful way.”
TV9 Bangla Suswasthya 2026 stands as a tribute to the doctors and healthcare institutions whose relentless pursuit of excellence continues to safeguard lives and inspire a healthier future for Bengal.
The sponsors that have supported the event deserves special mention:
Co-powered by – Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital
Co-powered by – Suraksha Diagnostics
Trophy Partner – Health Check; Behala Chowrasta, Greenfield City
Knowledge Partner- Katha-O-Kahini Prakshani
Special Partner – IQ City Knowledge & Health Campus, Durgapur
Banking Partner- Samata Co-operative Development Bank Ltd
