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Attending the annual conference of SAARC Psychiatric Federation (SPF) was a truly fulfilling experience. It was a pleasure to meet with colleagues and engage in academic discussions, including presenting on "Role of Advocacy in Fighting Stigma in South Asia." Special thanks to Prof. Shehan Williams and the entire organizing team for putting together such a successful event.

Celebrated the Doctors Day 2024 on 6th July with a CME Programme organized by Intas Zonalta Division at Hotel Hindustan International Kolkata. The topic was "Use of Endoxifen in Bipolar Disorder and Beyond". The event was initiated by Clinic Brain Neuropsychiatric Institute and Research Centre, Barasat was attended by approximately 100 delegates. The evening commenced with the lighting of the Inaugural lamp to seek the blessings of Goddess Saraswati, followed by a Welcome Address from Dr. Gautam Saha, Founder-Director of Clinic Brain Neuropsychiatric Institute and Research Centre. Dr. Debanjan Banerjee, Consultant Psychiatrist at Apollo Gleneagle Hospitals, delivered a highly informative presentation on the latest research and anecdotal feedback regarding the molecule across different patient groups. Prof. Dr. Ranjan Bhattacharyya skillfully moderated the session, delving into the use of the molecule…

I had participated in 2024 International Conference of Asia, Asia-Pacific, SAARC, and Middle East Psychiatric Federations on 3rd June 2024. I also had the honor of delivering two influential presentations and also presided a number of sessions.

On 6th May 2024 in the morning, I had the honor of chairing a session that explored the important topic of "Addiction Recovery in Individuals With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders." In annual meeting of American Psychiatric Association at New York. Respected experts Christian Schütz, Randall Francis White, and Reza Rafizadeh shared their deep insights and extensive knowledge with us.

IPS Eastern Zonal Branch organised PG and Mid-Term CME 2023 in Odisha on 28th to 30th July 2023. No words can sufficiently commend the outstanding efforts of Dr. Amrit Pattojoshi (Secretary, Organizing Committee), Dr. Samrat Kar (Chairman, Organizing Committee), and the entire team from Orissa.

The Annual meeting of Kolkata Psychiatry Club (KPC) held on 23rd July 2023 was an extraordinary event. Dr. Debashis Chatterjee delivered an awe-inspiring talk in Dr. Partha Dutta Memorial Oration, as he always does. Dr. Nimesh Desai also presented brilliantly, and Dr. Raveesh Gowda did justice to his topic as well.

Me and Dr. Debanjan Banerjee delivered a presentation in an Invited Symposium on "Psychogeriatric services in the SAARC region - Present & Future" at the Annual Conference of the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) in Lisbon.

20th Annual Academic Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists 2023 was held in Colombo,Sri Lanka where I was invited as Guest of honor in the inauguration ceremony. Dr. Subodh Dave, Dean of Royal college of Psychiatry was also there as Guest of Honor. Chief Guest was Dr Keheliya Rambukwella, Minister of Health, Sri Lanka. Kudos to Dr. Kapila Ranasinghe, President, Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists, Dr. Sayuri Perera, Secretary, Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists and full organizing committee for organizing such an excellent event. Regards and special thanks to Dr. Harish Chandra Gambheera and my dear friend Dr. Shehan William.

On 8th June, 2023 I took part in National Advisory Board (NAB) of Indian Association of Private Psychiatry at New Delhi.

Bangladesh Association of Psychiatrists (BAP) invited me to an wonderful online program of observation of World Schizophrenia Day as Chief Guest on 24th May, 2023 It was really wonderful and regards to Dr Brig Azizul Islam (President, BAP) and Dr. Tariqul Islam (Hon Secretary, BAP) and all distinguished members of BAP.