New Light is an NGO which has set up a 24 hour crèche–cum–night shelter to protect and educate children, young girls and women in the Red light areas of Kalighat, Kolkata. In 2010, New Light held its Annual Carnival, dedicated to its many years of collaboration with the Apeejay Trust in running this crèche . The focus was on sensitising the economically backward families of Kalighat to Environmental disasters, especially human being´s role.

On the evening of August 17, 2010, hundreds of children and women from socially and economically challenged families living in and around Kalighat area in Kolkata, gathered at Uttam Mancha to watch "Phoenix Rising,´ a show that presented horrific images of natural calamities that the world has witnessed in the past 10 years. The play focused on the strength and resilience of human spirit, a theme that was relevant for the participants who themselves are victims of poverty, violence and abuse and the aim was to instil in them the courage to face these challenges. The act was put together by an international group of young professionals from many European countries and the United States under the umbrella of New Light.

"We are deeply indebted to the Apeejay Surrendra Group for their support in making the work of New Light more effective and significant. Apeejay Surrendra Group has consistently supported the cause of education and re–integration of marginalized population of the Kalighat red light district. Dedicating the 2010 Carnival to them was New Light´s way of expressing a deep gratitude for the association and support."
Urmi Basu, Trustee, New Light.