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Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya said that under the able leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, India is advancing rapidly towards economic growth and soon will emerge as the third-largest economic power in the world. Chartered Accountants (CAs) should also contribute their part in strengthening the country's economy.

The Governor was addressing the inaugural ceremony of the two-day workshop "Parcham" organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) at the auditorium of Gurugram University.

He said that the profession of Chartered Accountancy should be rooted in honesty and reliability. A Chartered Accountant guides businesses on the right path, thereby enhancing their credibility. He also highlighted the need to eradicate corruption from the country and the state, stating that only then can we achieve progress. The higher our country's tax revenue, the more we can work towards the welfare of our citizens, the Governor added.

Addressing CA students, the Governor said that while money has its importance, knowledge is far more valuable, urging them to prioritise the pursuit of knowledge.

During the workshop, the Governor said that at the time of India's independence, there were only 1,700 Chartered Accountants in the country, a number that has now grown to over 60 lakh. This indicates the popularity of Chartered Accountancy as a career among the youth.

In Gurugram district alone, over 25,000 students are pursuing CA studies, and 14,000 CAs are actively working. Apart from this, Vice-Chancellor, Gurugram University, Prof. Dinesh Kumar and ICAI officers also shared their views during the workshop.

Registrar, Gurugram University, Dr. Rajiv Kumar and other officers also remained present during the workshop.
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