ICAI Holds Council Meeting in Pahalgam, Signals Hope for Kashmir

On August 15, 2025, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) celebrated India's 79th Independence Day in Pahalgam, Kashmir, as part of its 445th council meeting held from August 12-14. This gathering of around 150 ICAI members and their families served as a beacon of hope for the community still reeling from the aftermath of the April terror attack.

ICAI President Charanjot Singh Nanda stated that this was a conscious effort to rebuild trust and signal a return to normalcy in the region. "Our presence here is more than symbolic; it is a testament to hope, a reaffirmation that normal life will return, and a promise to work together for lasting peace and shared prosperity," he said.

The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, met with the ICAI council members and expressed his gratitude for their choice of Pahalgam for this landmark event. "Your presence here has a lot of weight... it sends a powerful message of confidence and support. It reflects your belief in this place and reassures our people that better days lie ahead," he said.

Throughout the event, ICAI members reaffirmed their commitment to support local livelihoods, encourage commerce, and help the region regain its everyday joys. This council meeting was not just an agenda of governance, but a declaration of courage, continuity, and collective resilience in the face of adversity.