- Is associated with a number of social and cultural organizations in various capacities.
- Is the former Chairman, Board of Trustees, International Citizens Forum.
- Is the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Indian National Forum of Art & Culture, a recognised NGO. (www.infac.co.in)
- Is the Patron of Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, since Dec 02, 2008.(vide AFA/ECM/13/2008)
