The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) celebrated its first virtual PCS Day through a series of deliberations on the significant role of Practicing Company Secretaries, recognitions awarded to them and their emerging areas of practice with eminent speakers from across the country.
The Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Anurag Singh Thakur, graced the occasion as a chief guest and appreciated the efforts and role that Company Secretaries have been playing in creating awareness about the reform measures taken by the Ministry of Corporate affairs, Government of India.
Thakur, emphasising on the three ‘Es’, said, “Quality education and employment opportunities will lead to empowered Company Secretaries, who in turn will empower the country.”
CS Ashish Garg, President, ICSI, rejoicing the spirit of the day, echoed the sentiments of thousands of Practising Company Secretaries by acknowledging the responsibility showered onto the institute by the regulatory authorities and the Government of India in making the country a five trillion economy by 2024. “Our commitment and dedication, even in these times of pandemic, stands undeterred,” he added.
Pandey said, “Company Secretaries should now be seen as Corporate Secretaries for they are playing roles beyond that of the traditional compliance officers and are helping in bringing in international business to the country.”