Ranchi hosted a significant Eastern Region Convocation ceremony for the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) on December 7, 2025. Held at the Gangotri Convention Centre, the event saw Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, as the chief guest. The ceremony marked the formal induction of approximately 102 new young members into the ICSI fold from the Eastern Region.
Minister Seth congratulated the new members, emphasizing their crucial role in bolstering governance and compliance, especially as startups accelerate India’s economic growth. He highlighted their essential contribution towards achieving the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision.
ICSI President, CS Dhananjay Shukla, addressed the gathering, underscoring ICSI’s progressive initiatives aimed at strengthening governance. He expressed confidence that these initiatives would empower the newly inducted members to significantly contribute to India’s growth trajectory as they embark on their corporate careers.
During the event, Shukla detailed various fee waiver schemes introduced by ICSI. These include provisions for the Indian Armed Forces, Paramilitary Forces, Agniveers, families of martyrs, children of armed forces personnel, and students from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. He also shed light on several other key initiatives launched for stakeholders.
These initiatives include a two-year full-time MBA in Maritime Regulation & Compliance Management with Gujarat Maritime University, designed to enhance employability through specialized curriculum. Furthermore, a joint certificate course on Corporate & Securities Market Compliance (CSMC) with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) was announced for ICSI’s Executive and Professional Programs.
Other notable programs include an ICSI Certificate Course on UAE Business Manager, equipping professionals for international business in the UAE, and the ICSI Guiding Principles on Stewardship (IGPS), which promotes best practices in responsible investing focusing on ESG factors. The ICSI Principles on Climate Change Governance (IPCG) offer guidance on setting metrics for assessing sustainability performance, while the ESG Stakeholder Engagement Toolkit aims to assist Company Secretaries and boards in developing effective ESG policies.