Kolkata International Blockchain Association Honored with Bengal Icon Award for Excellence in Blockchain Education & Empowerment
Kolkata, March 29, 2026: In a moment of immense pride for Eastern India’s growing tech ecosystem, the 𝗞𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (KIBA) has been honored with the prestigious 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 for Outstanding Blockchain Education & Empowerment.
The grand award ceremony took place at the iconic The Park Hotel, bringing together distinguished personalities from the worlds of technology, entertainment, and public service. The award was presented by former 𝗠𝗟𝗔 and celebrated 𝗧𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘿𝙚𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙮, in the esteemed presence of 𝗟𝗼𝗸 𝗦𝗮𝗯𝗵𝗮 𝗠𝗣 and 𝗧𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘿𝙚𝙫(𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗸 𝗔𝗱𝗵𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗶).
Representing the 𝗞𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, President 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘆 and Vice President 𝗠𝘂𝗸𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗶 proudly received the award on behalf of KIBA. Their leadership has been instrumental in driving initiatives focused on blockchain awareness, skill development, and technological empowerment across the region.
This recognition marks a significant milestone in KIBA’s journey as it continues to play a pivotal role in fostering innovation, educating aspiring professionals, and strengthening the blockchain ecosystem in India—particularly in Eastern India.
Speaking on the occasion, representatives of the association emphasized their commitment to bridging the knowledge gap in emerging technologies and empowering the next generation through education, collaboration, and innovation.
With this achievement, KIBA further solidifies its position as a leading force in India’s Web3 and blockchain movement, inspiring countless individuals and organizations to embrace the future of decentralized technology.
🏆 A proud moment for Kolkata, a proud moment for India.


















