Forabetterkolkata

For A Better Kolkata – Together

The Future of the City of Joy
is in Our Hands.

Kolkata has a brighter future. Together, let’s build a better, more vibrant, and more sustainable city.

Share Your Ideas for a Better Kolkata

About Us

Kolkata, the cultural and historical heart of India, is a city bustling with life, tradition, and immense potential.

But the “City of Joy” can be more sustainable, more inclusive, and more vibrant. The only way to get there is together. “For A Better Kolkata” (FAB-K) is a citizen-led movement by TDC Ventures Pvt Ltd. Kolkata backed by Palash to rekindle this change. We are starting with one main goal: to hear from 1,000 people who love Kolkata—whether you live here, grew up here, or simply visit—on how to truly make the city better

Focus Areas

We bring ideas to life with creativity, precision, and impact.

Food & Culinary Heritage

What is one idea to preserve and improve our unique food heritage
(street-food safety, heritage
recipes) ?

Food

Civic Sense and Public Behaviour

What is one idea to improve civic sense & public behaviour in public
spaces ?

Lifestyle

Neighbourhoods (Para Life)

What is one idea to improve safety, cleanliness, and community
bonding in your local para?

Home and Building

Culture & Heritage

What is one idea to better preserve or promote Kolkata’s historic
buildings and forgotten traditions?

Re-define

Cinema

Supporting and promoting the rich tradition of Bengali ‘Parallel
Cinema’ as a tool for social commentary and cultural pride.

Parallel

Animals

Creating humane and comprehensive policies for street and domestic
animals, improving welfare across the city.

Home and Streets

Kolkata Through Our Lens: Past, Present, And Future

From historic charms to green dreams —celebrating Kolkata’s spirit
and its potential. These images are an
inspiration, showing what a better Kolkata could look like.
Are you inspired?

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Our Mission

You hold the power to drive this change. Our mission is to collaboratively address Kolkata’s urban
challenges through sustainable solutions, robust community participation, and the promotion of practices that lead to a healthier environment. As an apolitical, citizen-focused portal, we believe we can reimagine Kolkata as a city that thrives on culture, innovation, and ecological balance for all. Encourage everyday eco-actions and partnerships for a sustainable lifestyle. To be done through sustainable solutions, community participation, and ecological balance—apolitical, inclusive, and measurable.

01.

Sustainable Urban Model

Clean air & water, abundant green spaces, efficient public transport.
Inspire every Indian city.

02.

Culturally Vibrant

Celebrate heritage while nurturing new art, music, and festivals.

03.

Sustainability Initiative

Waste-to-resource pilots, river-cleaning drives, solar rooftops.

04.

Empower Communities

Clean air & water, abundant green spaces, efficient public transport.
Inspire every Indian city.

Your Voice Shapes Real Change

We’re gathering 1,000 ideas from those who care about Kolkata — residents, diaspora, and admirers alike. Every single response moves us closer to a measurable, actionable plan. This is not just a survey; it’s the first step towards lasting change.

Contribute Your Idea