<h1>Minister to Speak at IICA's CSR Program Ceremony Amid Rising Demand for Trained Professionals Under Companies Act 2013.</h1> The Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs is set to deliver the keynote address at the valedictory ceremony of the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs' Certificate Programme in Corporate Social Responsibility. The program addresses the growing demand for trained CSR professionals following the Companies Act 2013. Approximately 8,000 companies have engaged in CSR activities, spending around Rs. 9,000 crore annually. The event will include a panel discussion on the impact of CSR professionals, featuring various industry leaders. The IICA program, a nine-month online course, has certified numerous professionals from prominent companies, enhancing CSR efforts across sectors.