London [UK], December 21: On December 2, 2024, the prestigious Rising Bharat Conclave took place at the iconic House of Commons in the UK Parliament, bringing together over 130 distinguished delegates from around the world. The event, organized by the UKABC and Fortygreen Media Group, celebrated innovation, leadership, and collaboration between India and the UK.
The Conclave was graced by prominent dignitaries from 14 embassies and high commissions, former Chief Ministers, ex-MEPs, and leading business figures from India, Poland, Turkey, and the UAE. Notable attendees included Stanley Johnson, CEO of Upcycled Plastics Ltd.; John Le Fondré A.C.A., former Chief Minister of Jersey; Andrew Grocock, Chief of Staff to Baroness Arlene Foster; Graham Cook, Country Manager at Air India; Cheryll Rogers, CEO of Fair Break Cricket; Juan Cabrera, Advisor to Governments; and Anthony Samuels, Notary Services. Their presence underscored the event’s significance as a platform for fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration between the two nations.
A particularly significant moment at the Conclave was the letter of appreciation received from 10 Downing Street. The letter commended the Conclave for its efforts in strengthening UK-India relations.
The event also honored outstanding achievers from various sectors, with the following individuals being recognized:
- Aditi Chourey Sakalle – Rising Cake Artist of the Year
- Kamal Prabhakar, Transact World Group – Rising Payment Service Provider
- Ms. Smita Patil, SSPL Group – Women Achiever of the Year
- Shreyansh Jain, Admissions Overseas Consulting Group – Rising Ethical Overseas Education Service Provider
- Sagar Shah, Shobha’s Rasoi – Rising Indian Restaurant in Harrow, UK
- Mamit Agarwal, Furnishings UK Ltd – Rising Entrepreneur of the Year
- Vahid Jain, Green Bell Packaging – Rising Packaging Service Provider
The event kicked off with an inspiring inaugural speech by Sudeep Sakalle, who addressed the distinguished gathering and encouraged attendees to share their success stories, further highlighting the strength and unity of the UKABC community. His words set the tone for meaningful collaboration and mutual growth. Dr. Madhur Temle also took the stage, speaking about the significance of Rising Bharat and offering a compelling vision for India’s aspirations leading up to 2047, the centenary of India’s independence.
One of the key moments came when awardee Smita Patil, National President of NAREDCO MAHI, delivered a heartfelt speech on the Role of Women in Rising Bharat. She expressed her gratitude for the Indian government’s ongoing support of women across various industries and emphasized the vital role women play in nation-building, highlighting their crucial contribution to India’s economic and social advancement.
The Conclave also featured important discussions on the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with Neil Lal President of the India Council of Scotland, outlining the potential of the agreement to create jobs, expand exports, and foster the exchange of services and technology between the two nations.
The event was hosted by Taha Coburn-Kutay, Chairman of the UKABC, whose leadership and vision were instrumental in bringing together such a distinguished group of international leaders.
The Rising Bharat Conclave marked a pivotal moment in strengthening UK-India relations, setting the stage for future collaborations that will undoubtedly have a lasting and positive impact on both economies.
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