Sambad Group concludes CEO Conclave

Odisha-based media house Sambad Group recently concluded the third edition of Sambad CEO Conclave - 2024 in Bhubaneshwar.

The theme for this edition of the conclave was 'Sustainability Practices in Industry'.

The first edition of the conclave was held in 2022. 

The meet was attended by CEOs and members of the advertising fraternity from across India and other countries.

Deputy Chief Miniter KV Singh Deo was the Chief Guest of the conclave. He spoke on the Environment, Social and Governance aspects of the industry and how a balance between the three is key for sustainable development.

Speaking on the occasion, Avinash Pandey, CEO ABP Network, President, News Broadcasters and Digital Association and President IAA (India Chapter) thanked the Sambad Group for raising issues related to environment.

"Television viewership is larger than internet viewership in India. If we raise issues related to environment and sustainable development in television, they can reach the common masses," Pandey said.

He put emphasis on proper awareness among the people and concrete efforts by all stakeholders, including the government and corporate sector to achieve environmentally-sustainable development. "We all should focus on 5 Ps - People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership - to achieve sustainable growth," Pandey said.

Madison World Chairman Sam Balsara, who was a guest at the event, claimed that the structure of the Indian economy has undergone massive change in recent years. "Many people from the lower strata are now moving towards the middle-class bracket. This is the first sign of development. Now, we have better infrastructure, including roads and airports. More and more job avenues are opening up to our youths. Small players in various sectors are now doing well. Our country has recorded the largest digital transactions in the world. Engineers from India are now managing the day-to-day operations of many corporate giants, including Google," he pointed out.