East Bengal Club Launched Paltu Das Memorial Lecture on Sports Day

Monday, August 13, 2012 Report by Rajarshi Ghosh

East Bengal Club Celebrated 2012 Sports Day on the occasion of 73rd Birth Anniversary of Ex-General Secretary Late Dipak (Paltu) Das. In the morning Flag was hoisted in Club Lawn. Honourable Minister of Municipal Affairs and Urban Development  Janab Firhad Hakim inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp at the Club tent.

Honourable Minister of Municipal Affairs and Urban Development  Janab Firhad Hakim also inaugurated the Blood Donation Camp. The Blood Donation camp was held in association of Command Hospital of Indian Army and Voluntary Blood Donor’s Association.

In the evening, Honourable Minister of Higher & School Education Sri Bratya Basu delivered  the Paltu Das Memorial lecture on “Changes in Football Scenario.” In memory of Late Dipak (Paltu) Das - Paltu Das Foundation to be known as PEOPLES TREE was launched at the program which will give more emphasis on community work.

Former footballers Amal Dutta, Surajit Sengupta and Monoranjan Bhattacharya also spoke on their association with Late Paltu Das.

Five Best Players of 2011-12 from 5 Divisions of CFL were given felicitation with Full Playing Kits and several football coaching camps were provided with footballs.

Grand Master Mr. Dibyendu Barua was felicitated for his outstanding achievement.

Mountaineer Ms. Soma Bhattacharya was also felicitated on Sports Day. U-19 Cricketer Sandipan Das was also felicitated for his outstanding performances.