The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) organized a marathon named ‘CA Run for Viksit Bharat’ in Delhi to commemorate its 75th anniversary. Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra, along with ICAI President Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal, attended the event in the national capital. According to ICAI, participants from all five regional councils of the organization participated in the marathon.
Addressing the event, the ICAI president mentioned that the organization would celebrate its foundation day at Bharat Mandapam the following day, with Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Arjun Ram Meghwal in attendance. He emphasized the symbolic nature of the run, aiming to contribute to the country’s development through innovative techniques.
Reflecting on the future, he urged chartered accountants to assess whether their current achievements align with India’s vision of becoming a developed nation in the next 25 years, emphasizing the importance of contributing to nation-building efforts.
Established by an Act of Parliament in 1949, the ICAI regulates the profession of Chartered Accountancy in India under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. It is the second largest professional body of Chartered Accountants globally, known for its significant role in serving India’s economy in the public interest.
The affairs of the ICAI are overseen by a Council comprising 40 members, with 32 elected by Chartered Accountants and 8 nominated by the Central Government, representing bodies such as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Securities and Exchange Board of India, and various ministries.