The 1493rd RWM was presided over by Vice President Rtn Pravin Pradhan. Welcoming the members, he invited Rtn CA Sumit Jindal to present a report on the District Interact Conference held on 2nd and 3rd May at Dr. Graham’s Homes, Kalimpong. Rtn Sumit Jindal informed that the conference theme was “NEEV – Foundation to Future Leaders.” Over 150 Interactors from 11 schools across Malda, Siliguri, Kurseong, Darjeeling, Gangtok, and Kalimpong participated. AG Zone 8 Rtn Shoyeta Chatterjee attended as Chief Guest, while Mr. Neil Monteiro, Principal of Dr. Graham’s Homes, was the Guest of Honour. Day 1 included registration, the inaugural session, leadership games, a ballroom dance, and a bonfire for boarders. Day 2 began with a nature walk, followed by team-building games, a conference for club Presidents and Secretaries, and competitions such as placard making, dance, fashion parade, and reel making. Participants left highly satisfied and confident.