The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) has signed an agreement with Jio Platforms Limited to upskill Jio’s subscribers through audio-video content developed by ICAI. The agreement was signed by CMA P Raju Iyer, president, ICAI, and Saurabh Sancheti, CFO, Jio Platforms Limited.
The agreement will contribute to the institute’s objective of promotion, regulation and development of the profession of cost and management accountancy by reaching out to the large user base of Jio subscribers and helping them to skill/re-skill/up-skill through audio-visual content, which is owned and developed by the institute or licensed to the institute’s mobile application.
Under the agreement, Jio will provide a series of special channels under ICAI’s brand name to telecast live and recorded contents of education, culture, innovation, and skill development. It will also provide a digital notice board for members and students for real-time updates. Besides, the telco will provide two-way conversations for video conferencing, seminars or any community events between multiple centres and ICAI members and students.
