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PRESIDENT’S COMMUNIQUÉ

If we have to succeed in the globalized
world, we have to enlarge the scope of Cost
Audit to cover all aspects of manufactur-
ing and service sector activities including
healthcare and education.
- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

CMA MANAS KUMAR THAKUR Modi Ji for clearing the way for smooth implementation
President of GST in India from July 1, 2017. GST is one of India’s
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India most significant economic reforms, which is expected
to erase barriers between states to create a common
market that will lower costs and increase efficiencies and
My Dear Professional Colleagues, potentially boosting growth. The significance of GST is
obvious in the Prime Minister’s statement that “GST
Namaskar; reflects the spirit of ‘One nation, One aspiration, One
determination.’” The consensus on GST will go down in
Friends, as we celebrate Labour Day, we honour the history as a great illustration of cooperative federalism.
men and women who fought tirelessly for workers’ I appreciate the conviction of Prime Minister, a Great
rights, which are so critical to our strong and successful visionary of our times,that the vision of “New India”
labour force. Labour Day is a celebration of labourers can only be realised through the combined effort of all
and working classes. It is celebrated to promote the States and CMs. This shows the policy of consensus
social and economic achievements of the working adopted by the Government to achieve all-inclusive
group people.The persons,who labour, to build this development of society and growth of economy.
world a better place to live, are no ordinary labourers.
Often we turn a blind eye towards labourers and workers The inspiring role of Hon’ble Finance Minister
who toil to make our lives better. On this Labour Day, let Shri Arun Jaitely was instrumental in gathering
us acknowledge and appreciate their effort and join the consensus on the issue of GST. This is the evidence of
initiatives taken by the Government to make the lives of his great Leadership quality. I on behalf of the Cost
these people liveable. and Management Accounting fraternity and also on
my own behalf convey our sincere gratitude to the
GST Implementation Finance Minister and his team for getting the stage
I congratulate Prime Minister Hon’ble Shri Narendra clear for GST. The Institute pledges its all-out support to

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