Nari Shakti and Women Empowerment: ICMAI issues ‘The Management Accountant’ March 2025 Edition:

Nari Shakti and Women Empowerment: ICMAI issues ‘The Management Accountant’ March 2025 Edition The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has published the March 2025 edition of 'The Management Accountant' (TMA), a journal that discusses major economic and financial concerns. The March 2025 edition is dedicated to the theme of "Nari Shakti" (Women Empowerment), which coincides with International Women's Day on March 8, 2025. This issue, which includes incisive articles, interviews, and expert opinions, emphasises the critical role of women in finance, management, and national development. The foreword for this edition is penned by ICMAI President CMA Bibhuti Bhusan Nayak, who emphasised the importance of women's empowerment in overall nation building. He reaffirmed the Institute's commitment to promoting gender inclusivity and leadership in the Cost and Management Accounting profession. This special edition includes a wide range of articles on the impact of women in leadership, financial inclusion, mentorship, and social justice. The main themes discussed include:

• "Empowered Women Through Health and Well-Being: Need of the Time for Viksit Bharat 2047" emphasises the economic and organisational benefits of prioritising women's healthcare.
• "Education as a Catalyst for Women's Empowerment" investigates how access to high-quality education improves lives and opens up new opportunities.
• "Unheard Voices, Unseen Strength: Empowering Minority Women in Rural Bengal" explores attempts to help marginalised women.
• "Impact of Financial Inclusion on Quality of Life and Financial Happiness of Women" is one of the studies that examines the financial issues that domestic workers and small business owners confront in Kolkata.

CMA Priya Srikantan Iyer's Exclusive Interview

One of the highlights of this edition is an exclusive interview with CMA Priya Srikantan Iyer, CS, CFO, and Head (Management Services) at BEL Optronic Devices Limited in Pune. CMA Priya Srikantan Iyer discusses her experience navigating the corporate world, the hurdles she faced as a woman in finance, and her perspectives on breaking down barriers in leadership roles. The articles in this issue represent India's "Viksit Bharat 2047" vision of a self-sufficient and progressive nation with equal opportunity for women.

A Must-Read Journal for Professionals and Academicians

The March 2025 edition of The Management Accountant, which combines research, expert opinions, and real-world case studies, is a must-read for cost accountants, financial professionals, policymakers, and academics interested in understanding the changing landscape of women's empowerment in finance and management. For Official Management Accountant Journal Download PDF Given Below: