How One Man Turned UNESCO’s "NO" Into History | ft. Atri Bhattacharya & Meghdut Roychowdhury | EP 47

Calcutta’s Durga Puja won the UNESCO cultural heritage tag and made history. But here is the secret truth, UNESCO actually said "No" to Durga Puja at first. Calcutta was about to lose its biggest global dream until one man stepped into save our pride. In this episode of Make Calcutta Relevant Again, host Meghdut Roychowdhury talks about the hidden fight that saved our city’s favorite festival. Our guest is Atri Bhattacharya, the Former Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of West Bengal who went behind the scenes and changed UNESCO's mind when everyone else thought it was over. We also look back at who Atri was before he became a top officer. You will hear about his early life, his childhood stories and how he developed the sharp mind needed to win such a big battle for Bengal. This conversation is a beautiful tribute to the spirit of Bengal. It shows how passion, intelligence and deep love for our roots can protect the traditions we hold closest to our hearts. If you want to know what it truly takes to fight for Bengal's legacy on the world stage, this conversation is an absolute must watch. #MeghdutRoychowdhury Entrepreneur & Investor Instagram: www.instagram.com/meghdutroychowdhury/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/meghdutroychowdhury Facebook: www.facebook.com/meghdutroyc Listen 'Make Calcutta Relevant Again' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/y73be654 #makecalcuttarelevantagain #interview #atribhattacharya #business #businessgrowth #podcast #ias #civilservices #civilserviceexam