Our Institute was founded in July 1949. We have completed glorious 59 years of service to the nation. This year we are celebrating our Diamond Jubilee Year. One of the main agenda for celebration is creating more and more public awareness about our profession. The Institute is coming out with various Diamond Jubilee Celebration Programmes and has also brought out a logo to be used throughout the year to commemorate our Diamond Jubilee. I earnestly request all students to revitalise and gear up yourself to organise and participate in all the SICASA programmes.

I take this opportunity to request all the Managing Committee Members of branches of SICASA to be very active with various programmes to benefi t the students and to create public awareness.

I also request all the members to come out with your creative ideas to celebrate our Diamond Jubilee Year in a grand and befitting manner. Let us join hands with our President, ICAI and Chairman, SIRC of ICAI in making this year a milestone in the history of our Institute, a memorable one.

Now, that the examination times are over, it is time to gain more knowledge. Hence, we have restarted our Saturday Study Circle Meetings. Eminent speakers from various fi elds in Government
and Private Sectors have agreed to address the students on various topics of current relevance. Your regular participation will improve your skills which will go a long way in helping you to pass your examination and face challenges in life.

We all know that our country is facing severe soaring oil price crisis with the prices of commodities sky rocketing. We can contribute to the nation in a little way by conserving oil, using our vehicle for only for necessities. This way we can contribute to our nation to tide over this crisis.