Good Corporate Governance Is Central to India’s Development:

“Good Corporate governance is central to India’s development,” Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said during today’s interaction with a delegation of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), which called on him to invite as the Guest of Honour at the presentation ceremony of the 26th ICSI National Awards for Excellence in Corporate Governance, to be held in 2027.

Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the importance of good corporate governance and professional excellence, and underscored the expanding role of Company Secretaries in India’s governance ecosystem. He emphasised that professionals in the corporate sector have an important role in promoting responsible governance, ethical practices and institutional accountability.

The Minister called for greater contribution of Company Secretaries to India’s growth, noting that their professional expertise can play an important role in strengthening governance practices across the corporate and economic ecosystem. He emphasised that professional excellence and good governance should go hand in hand in India’s development journey.
The delegation briefed Dr. Jitendra Singh about ICSI and its activities, informing him that the Institute has more than 80,000 members and around 250,000 students. (updated on 28th August 2026)