The 'Commerce Educators' Conclave 2026 – Career Udaan for Punjab' was successfully organized on Tuesday at the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) auditorium in Mohali, under the joint aegis of the PSEB and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The event saw enthusiastic participation from principals, lecturers, and teachers associated with PSEB, and was conducted under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between ICAI and PSEB on December 22, 2025.
Key Highlights of the Conclave
Addressing the gathering, PSEB Chairman Dr. Amarpal Singh emphasized the importance of aligning commerce education with modern industry requirements and professional skill development. He remarked that the values of discipline, ethical financial practices, and leadership have been deeply rooted in Punjab’s heritage since the time of the first Sikh Guru. He stated that commerce is not merely an academic subject but a way of life that develops discipline, management capabilities, financial awareness, and decision-making skills among students. He further stressed the need to equip students with practical knowledge and future-ready competencies to meet the evolving demands of the professional world.
ICAI Initiatives Presented
Arpit Kabra, Chairman of the Career Counselling Committee, ICAI, expressed gratitude to PSEB for the collaboration and highlighted ICAI’s major initiatives, including the ICAI Commerce Olympiad, 'Project Saptarishi', and 'Project Vanijya'. These initiatives aim to strengthen commerce education and create awareness about professional opportunities among students. He shared that 'Project Vanijya' focuses on introducing commerce education from Class VI onwards to build a strong foundational understanding at an early stage. He added that 'Project Saptarishi' would focus on train-the-trainer programs, career counselling, reading rooms, and skill-based training designed to empower educators and students with future-ready skills. Kabra added that the collaboration between ICAI and PSEB would provide structured guidance, enhanced awareness, and improved career opportunities for the youth of Punjab.
Session Highlights
During the program, Dinesh Sharma, coordinator and speaker, addressed participants on the importance of commerce education, the scope of the chartered accountancy (CA) profession, and various career opportunities available through the CA course. Sahil Garg, Chairman of the Chandigarh branch, and Vikas Goyal, Chairman of the Ludhiana branch, jointly stated that such initiatives would play a significant role in empowering educators and strengthening commerce education across Punjab. The program was jointly hosted by the Chandigarh and Ludhiana branches under the guidance of the Career Counselling Committee, ICAI. Members of the managing committees of both branches were also present on the occasion.
Future Plans
The conclave marked the first in a series of sub-sessions planned across Punjab under the ICAI-PSEB MoU to enhance awareness about commerce education and professional career opportunities among educators and students. The organizers stated that the 'Commerce Educators' Conclave 2026 – Career Udaan for Punjab' was highly successful and represented an important step towards empowering teachers, lecturers, and principals across the state. They added that similar awareness and knowledge-sharing initiatives would continue in collaboration with PSEB in the future for the benefit of students and educators alike. During the session, educators were also acquainted with the evolving landscape of accountancy, finance, and professional education, enabling them to guide students more effectively towards future-ready career opportunities.
