The ICSI First Half-Yearly Convocation of Eastern Region was held here on May 4. Membership certificates were given to all the members who became company secretaries in Eastern Region. Certificates were also awarded to those who have completed specialised PMQ courses after CS membership.

Students who have previously passed professional courses in all subjects at Eastern India were also awarded prizes and certificates. Krishna Kumari Pal of Talcher got the highest award.

Sambalpur IIM Director Professor Mahadeo Jaiswal attended the event as the chief guest and awarded membership certificates to all the members. He emphasized on intelligence quotient, emotional quotient, spiritual quotient, philosophical quotient and its usage and said that these are necessary for the success in life and in profession.

As the Indian economy continues to be one of the fastest growing, the importance of corporate governance is high and Company Secretaries will play a key role in the area, he said.

President, ICSI CS Balasubramaniam Narasimhan attending the event called upon the members to make India's economy the largest in the Amrit Kaal. He also said that there are needs of 1.5 lakh Company Secretaries in this Amrit Kaal.  ICSI VP CS Dhananjay Shukla highlighted how the company secretary helps in keeping the chain intact in the corporate at all times by citing the example of Mahabharata and emphasizing on subject matter expertise and good behaviour. Council Member CS Rupjanana De stressed on the culture of compliance while Chairman, EIRC of ICSI CS (Dr) Mohit Shaw delivered the welcome speech and oath. 

During the programme an Academic Collaboration MoU of ICSI was signed with IIM, Sambalpur.