The “Platinum Jubilee Foundation Day Eve” of The Bengal Obstetric & Gynaecological Society was held on 24th July 2011 from 5.00 pm onwards at “Pratishruti”, Salt Lake, Kolkata in the form of “Cultural Programme, family get together & gala dinner”. The chief guest was Mr. Sujit Bose, MLA, Bidhannagar. The evening started with Rabindrasangeet rendition by Ms. Manisha & Mr. Monoj Murli Nair. This was followed by a performance by Dr. Anup Ghosal. The final performer of the day, Mr. Saikat Mitra, had the audience on their feet. Around 200 delegates including their family attended the programme.

The Platinum Jubilee Foundation Day celebration of The Bengal Obstetric & Gynaecological Society was held on 25th July, 2011 at the National Library Auditorium, Kolkata. The programme started with Dr Tapasi Nag Memorial Short Paer session. Out of the several interesting papers presented, Dr. Kumudini Chauhan of CNCI, Kolkata and Dr. Susmita Das of Medical College, Kolkata walked away with the top two prizes. The Dr. M. N. Sarkar Memorial Debate saw a lively (and often emotional) debate on “Adoption rather than ART should be encouraged among Infertile Couples”. Dr. Anindita Singh of Chittaranjan Seva Sadan was adjudged the best debator. Dr. Chitrangada of R. G. Kar Medical College and Dr. Theja of Calcutta Medical College & Hospital won the 2nd & 3rd prizes respectively.

At the formal inauguration “Saraswati Bandana” was performed by “Sur Lahori”. Prof P.C. Mahapatra, President FOGSI, graced the occasion as Chief Guest while Dr. Nilanjana Gupta, Dean, Arts Faculty, Jadavpur University was the Guest of Honor. Dr. Kusagradhi Ghosh, the immediate Past President of the Society was presented with Dr. C.S Dawn President’s Appreciation award. The first issue of the BOGS Times 2011-12 was released as well.

Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar delivered the 16th Dr. Bamandas Mukherjee Memorial foundation day Oration on “Robotic Surgery in Gynecology – Current Scenario”. An interesting panel discussion on “Lady, Luck, Labour & Obstetricians” was moderated by Dr. P.C. Mahapatra, President, FOGSI. Dr. Sudhir Chandra Bose Memorial Oration was delivered by Dr. Somendra Nath Roy on “Evidence based current management of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding”. The Prize distribution ceremony included the The winners were Dr. Debasish Char and Dr. Bidisha Chatterjee were awarded the B.C. Lahiri & B. Halder Memorials Awards for securing the highest marks in MS and DGO.