Mr. Ajay Rao, Regional Director − South Asia, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) had an interaction with the Members of The Bengal Chamber and Startups of Webel−BCC&I Tech Incubation Center dated 23rd November 2022 at The Chamber. Mr. Rao was accompanied by Ms. Sonia Laul, Political−Econ Officer, U.S Consulate General Kolkata and other Senior Officials of U.S Consulate in Kolkata.

Mr. Jayanta Chakraborty, Chairperson, Agriculture & Rural Development Committee, The Bengal Chamber and Consultant, Indofil Industries Limited welcomed him formally. Mr. Satyabrata Mukherjee, Mentor, Agriculture & Rural Development Committee, The Bengal Chamber and CEO, Ambrosia Enterprise Pvt. Ltd was also present in the meeting among others.

The focus of the discussion was on financial offerings from DFC on sectors like clean energy, agri−business, healthcare, and infrastructure with special focus on social impact. Two potential cases were identified among the Members. The Bengal Chamber will connect them with DFC.