Finance Minister Pradeep Kumar Amat inaugurated a modern and air-conditioned e-library of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI), Bhubaneswar Chapter here on Saturday.
Amat praised the institution for providing an e-library facility with all other infrastructure facilities available for students at the Bhubaneswar Chapter. He also assured the authorities of the ICAI that his Government would help the institution for betterment of students of the State.
ICAI president Dr AS Durga Prasad highlighted the role of the Cost and Management Accountants for development of the economy of State as well as of the country.
ICAI Eastern Indian Regional Council chairman SK Sahoo advised the students to utilise all the facilities provided by the Bhubaneswar Chapter. He also informed reporters that the institution, which is doing well in the country, has requested the State Government to provide 10,000 sqft in the city area for setting up of a centre of excellence.
Among others, ICAI EIRC vice-chairman SP Padhi and Bhubaneswar Chapter chairman Manas Ranjan lenka, secretary Damodar Mishra, staff and more than 200 students attended the function.