Built by neighbours, run by neighbours

Salt Lake BE (East) Connect is a registered residents' body serving every household of BE Block, Salt Lake City, Sector I, Kolkata 700064.

Who we are

BE Block East Residents Welfare Association was formed in 1978, when the first families of the block came together to look after shared roads, water supply and security. Nearly five decades later the same spirit runs the association — voluntary, unpaid and answerable to the general body.

Every household in the block is a member. An elected committee of twelve members serves a two-year term, meets monthly, and publishes accounts and minutes for all residents to read.

Our biggest undertaking each year remains the community Durga Puja, run entirely by resident volunteers, from the mandap design to the bhog kitchen.

Milestones

1978Association formed by the first 46 families who settled in BE Block.
1981First community Durga Puja held on the block ground.
1996Community Hall built with resident contributions.
2012Children's park and senior citizens' corner renovated.
2024CCTV coverage extended to all three gates.

Our work

What the association does

Civic upkeep

Coordinating with the municipality on water, drainage, roads and street lighting.

Security

Round-the-clock guards, gate registers and CCTV across the block.

Culture

Durga Puja, Poila Boishakh, Rabindra Jayanti and Saraswati Puja every year.

Welfare

Health camps, blood donation drives and support for senior residents living alone.

Transparency

Published accounts, open general body meetings and downloadable minutes.

Youth & sport

Cricket, football and carrom tournaments through the year.