9 months ago
Sweet Seller Honored for Funding Medical Dreams, Community Support
A kind man who sells sweets named Mrinmoy Ghosh was celebrated at an event in Siliguri.
Even though he refused an award, he was invited because he helps many people.
He uses the money he earns from his sweet shop to help poor students go to college, especially to become doctors and engineers.
He also feeds hungry people every day and helps families with weddings.
Five students he has supported came on stage with him.
Another person, Barry O'Brien, was also recognized for helping people start small hotels in villages to boost tourism.
Everyone was impressed by how these people help their communities.
Sweet shop owner Mrinmoy Ghosh was honored at The Telegraph School Awards for Excellence 2025 North Bengal for his extensive philanthropy.
Ghosh funds the education of many underprivileged students, having supported 31 doctors, 28 engineers, and 71 current medical students through his organization 'Pancha Pandav'.
He also provides daily free meals to the hungry, supports cancer patients, and assists with community needs like weddings and clothing for the elderly.
Ghosh was invited to the event to present scholarships to five medical students who spoke gratefully about his support.
Tourism pioneer Supratim (Raj) Basu was also recognized for his efforts in promoting rural and homestay tourism, empowering local communities.
- Who
- Mrinmoy Ghosh (sweet seller funding education), five medical students, and Supratim (Raj) Basu (tourism pioneer)
- What
- Recognition of Mrinmoy Ghosh's extensive philanthropy and Supratim Basu's contributions to tourism at an awards ceremony.
- Where
- Birla Divya Jyoti School auditorium in Uttarayon, Siliguri
- When
- Saturday
- Why
- To acknowledge Mrinmoy Ghosh's support for underprivileged students' medical and engineering education and his community service, and to honor Supratim Basu's pioneering efforts in rural and homestay tourism.
Mrinmoy Ghosh's Community Impact
Barry O'Brien's Tourism Initiatives
Recognition and Award
Mrinmoy Ghosh's Community Impact
Mrinmoy Ghosh, a sweet seller, was invited to the awards ceremony to present scholarships to students he supports, despite refusing an award himself.
Barry O'Brien's Tourism Initiatives
Barry O'Brien, known as 'Tourism Gandhi', was also acknowledged for his pioneering work in promoting rural and homestay tourism, with the audience applauding his contributions.
Primary Focus
Mrinmoy Ghosh's Community Impact
Ghosh's main focus is on philanthropy, including feeding the hungry, supporting students to study medicine and engineering, providing free meals to cancer patients, and assisting with wedding expenses.
Barry O'Brien's Tourism Initiatives
O'Brien's focus is on developing and promoting homestay tourism models that empower local communities and encourage sustainable tourism.
Key facts
- Event
- IIHM Presents The Telegraph School Awards for Excellence 2025 North Bengal
- Honored Individual (Philanthropist)
- Mrinmoy Ghosh (Sweet Shop Owner)
- Ghosh's Organization
- Pancha Pandav
- Ghosh's Beneficiaries
- 31 Doctors, 28 Engineers, 71 current medical students, underprivileged students, hungry people, cancer patients, poor girls, helpless elders
- Other Honored Individual
- Supratim (Raj) Basu (Tourism Pioneer)
- Basu's Initiative
- Promoting rural and homestay tourism
- Location
- Birla Divya Jyoti School auditorium, Uttarayon, Siliguri
- Date
- Saturday
Quotes
Mrinmoy Ghosh
A sweet shop owner from Jamaldaha Cooch Behar who supports underprivileged students and provides meals.
“I have struggled a lot to become who I am, so it feels good to do something for others.”
telegraphindia.com
Mehebuba Patowari
A medical student from Haldibari who receives financial support from Mrinmoy Ghosh.
“Babua Da is like god to us. Without him, I couldn’t have continued my studies. He buys my medical textbooks and gives me a scholarship every month which covers my hostel and other expenses.”
telegraphindia.com
Somanath Pal
A medical student from Burdwan whose education is supported by Mrinmoy Ghosh.
“I come from a very poor family — my father is a farmer. Studying medicine was impossible for someone like me. But Babua Da supporting me with monthly scholarships and study materials. Without him, I wouldn’t be here.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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