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'''Koushik Sengupta''' (born October 10, 1991) is an Indian businessman and a photographer known for running a business of spare and motor parts of engines and gears of ships and fishing trawlers. He is also associated with a non-governmental organization called Mother’s Lap wherein he spearheads the fund-raising efforts biannually to arrange the provision of food and clothing for marginalized women and girls. Koushik contributed INR 50,000 to West Bengal Emergency Relief Fund in 2020 and INR 10,000 to UNICEF for the welfare of girl child the same year. These initiatives come after he signed the petition demanding the immediate reinstatement of Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act to save unborn girls in India. | '''Koushik Sengupta''' (born October 10, 1991) is an Indian businessman and a photographer known for running a business of spare and motor parts of engines and gears of ships and fishing trawlers.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2021-02-13|title=Entrepreneur Koushik Sengupta Finds His Calling In Photography And Philanthropy|url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/breakpoint/entrepreneur-koushik-sengupta-finds-his-calling-in-photography-and-philanthropy/59397/1|website=Forbes India}}</ref> He is also associated with a non-governmental organization called Mother’s Lap wherein he spearheads the fund-raising efforts biannually to arrange the provision of food and clothing for marginalized women and girls.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|accessdate=2021-02-13|title=Koushik Sengupta following his passion for photography|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/viral-and-trending/270520/koushik-sengupta-following-his-passion-for-photography.html|date=29 April 2020|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> Koushik contributed INR 50,000 to West Bengal Emergency Relief Fund in 2020 and INR 10,000 to UNICEF for the welfare of girl child the same year. These initiatives come after he signed the petition demanding the immediate reinstatement of Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act to save unborn girls in India.<ref>{{cite web|first1=Asli|last1=Saif|accessdate=2021-02-13|title=A humanitarian in all aspects, KOUSHIK SENGUPTA inspires to blend passion and profession together|url=https://theindianpreneur.com/a-humanitarian-in-all-aspects-koushik-sengupta-inspires-to-blend-passion-and-profession-together/|date=24 May 2020}}</ref> | ||
He shoot to fame in 2017, after publishing some pictures on his Instagram handle that he took during a trip to Dubai, which got overwhelming response from his followers. He has over 70,000 followers on Instagram. | He shoot to fame in 2017, after publishing some pictures on his Instagram handle that he took during a trip to Dubai, which got overwhelming response from his followers.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2021-02-13|title=Photography is more than just a hobby for Kolkata businessman Koushik Sengupta|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2021-02-13|title=Businessman Koushik Sengupta's photographs say what words cannot describe|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/inspiration-hub/businessman-koushik-senguptas-photographs-say-words-cannot-describe-1502885024.html|date=6 May 2020}}</ref> He has over 70,000 followers on Instagram.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2021-02-13|title=Kolkata-based entrepreneur Koushik Sengupta contributes towards COVID-19 cause & welfare of girl child|url=https://www.ibtimes.sg/kolkata-based-entrepreneur-koushik-sengupta-contributes-towards-covid-19-cause-welfare-girl-child-44657|date=9 May 2020|website=www.ibtimes.sg}}</ref> | ||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Koushik was born in August 1991, in Kolkata, West Bengal. He completed his Master’s in Business Administration from Techno India Salt Lake Kolkata, India. | Koushik was born in August 1991, in Kolkata, West Bengal. He completed his Master’s in Business Administration from Techno India Salt Lake Kolkata, India.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
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