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ICSSR was established in the year of 1969 by the Government of India to promote research in social sciences in India.
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The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium, Mizoram Chapter, was held on 30 October 2026 at Mizoram University Auditorium, Aizawl, on “State of Finances of Mizoram” and “Empowering Urban Local Bodies”, bringing together auditors, academicians, researchers and students to discuss public finance and urban governance. Shri V. Srinivasa Venkatanathan, Accountant General, Mizoram, underscored the role of CAG audit reports in strengthening transparency, accountability and public trust. Prof. Saswati Choudhury, Director, OKD Institute of Social Change and Development, Guwahati, discussed Mizoram’s distinct economic profile and its fiscal and developmental priorities. Prof. Zokaitluangi, Mizoram University, emphasised ICSSR’s role in promoting research and encouraged scholars to use CAG audit reports for evidence-based studies aligned with Viksit Bharat. Shri Mark Zomawia Zote, Senior Audit Officer, presented Mizoram’s fiscal position for 2024–25, drawing attention to revenue dependence, rising expenditure, fiscal deficit and liabilities, and stressing revenue mobilisation and prudent financial management. Prof. Vanlalchhawna, Mizoram University, examined fiscal challenges arising from dependence on Union transfers, budgetary inefficiencies and weak financial reporting, stressing transparent accounting and effective expenditure monitoring. Shri Lunkhosat Haokip, Senior Audit Officer, pointed to gaps in the devolution of functions, funds and functionaries under the 74th Constitutional Amendment, including limited municipal autonomy and institutional capacity constraints. Prof. A. Muthulakshmi, Mizoram University, discussed urban solid waste management challenges, including inadequate segregation, gaps in processing and transportation, and sanitation worker safety. She stressed scientific waste management and community participation. The colloquium reaffirmed the importance of fiscal sustainability, accountable urban institutions and sustainable public services, with audit findings and academic research informing policy recommendations and governance reforms. #CAG #ICSSR #CAGICSSRColloquium #Mizoram #PublicFinance UrbanGovernance EvidenceBasedPolicy ViksitBharat2047 by @icssr.official
CAG–ICSSR COLLOQUIUM | SIKKIM CHAPTER 📅 Date: 02 November 2026 (Monday) 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM 📍 Venue: Manan Kendra, Upper Sichey, Sungava, Gangtok, Sikkim The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) and the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) are organising a Colloquium on “State of Finances of Sikkim” and “Solid Waste Management in the Urban Local Bodies in Sikkim.” The colloquium will feature distinguished speakers, including Dr. Ruma Kundu, Sikkim University, Gangtok; Prof. Manesh Choubey, Professor, Sikkim University, Gangtok; Prof. Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary, ICSSR; Ms. Anita Singh Ramchandra, IA&AS, Accountant General (Audit), Sikkim; and Shri Vaibhav Shukla, IA&AS, Senior Deputy Accountant General (A&E), Sikkim, Gangtok. Sikkim holds a distinctive and strategic place in India’s growth trajectory. Its unique geographical position, ecological wealth, tourism potential, hydropower resources and commitment to sustainable development make it an important contributor to India’s vision of inclusive and balanced growth. Strengthening public financial management and urban governance is essential to harnessing this potential, ensuring efficient utilisation of public resources and building resilient, sustainable communities. The colloquium will provide an important platform for informed deliberations on public finances, fiscal governance and sustainable urban development in the state. #CAG #ICSSR #Sikkim #PublicFinance #UrbanGovernance SolidWasteManagement SustainableDevelopment by @icssr.official
The Meghalaya Chapter of the CAG–ICSSR Colloquium was held on 28 October 2026 at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, on “State Finances and Empowering Urban and Local Bodies (Performance Audit on Solid Waste Management)”, bringing together audit officials and academicians to deliberate on fiscal accountability and sustainable urban governance. Shri Rajesh Ranjan, IA&AS, highlighted the importance of reliable government accounts, sound financial reporting and audit in assessing the State’s financial position, public expenditure and resource management. Prof. Sushanta Kumar Nayak emphasised bridging academic research and public audit for evidence-based policymaking. Shri Lhunkhothang Hangsing, IA&AS, underscored audit’s role in strengthening transparency, accountability and regulatory compliance, while Prof. S. K. Barik highlighted universities’ contribution to interdisciplinary research on public policy and governance. Presenting the State Finances Audit Report, Shri P. R. Ryngkhlem, Deputy Accountant General, highlighted declining revenue receipts, rising liabilities, budgetary control deficiencies and the need for stronger fiscal discipline. Dr. Darishisha War Thangkhiew, Assistant Professor, NEHU, discussed fiscal sustainability, revenue mobilisation and the quality of public expenditure. On solid waste management, Shri B. Bhujel, Deputy Accountant General, highlighted gaps in waste segregation, processing infrastructure, scientific disposal and institutional capacity. Prof. Y. V. Krishnaiah, Tripura Central University, emphasised decentralised waste management, community participation, strengthened traditional institutions and technology-enabled monitoring. The deliberations reinforced the need to connect sound public financial management with accountable local governance, environmental sustainability and improved public service delivery through sustained engagement between audit institutions and academia. #CAGICSSR #Meghalaya #PublicFinance #WasteManagement #UrbanLocalBodies GoodGovernance by @icssr.official
The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium, held at Rajiv Gandhi Government College, Shimla, on 28 October 2026, brought together audit professionals, economists, academicians and research scholars to deliberate on State Finances and Utilisation of SDRF/NDRF in Himachal Pradesh. Nestled in the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh holds strategic significance in India’s growth trajectory, with its ecological wealth, hydropower, tourism and agricultural economy contributing to national development. Fiscal resilience and effective disaster governance are vital to sustaining growth and safeguarding vulnerable mountain communities. 🔹 Prof. Kshamadevi Khorabgade, Council Member, ICSSR, emphasised bridging academic silos and encouraged researchers to use CAG audit reports and public finance records for evidence-based research on governance and public expenditure. 🔹 Ms. Ambika Raina, Deputy Accountant General, highlighted irregularities in disaster fund utilisation, delays in relief disbursement, inadequate preparedness and gaps in financial monitoring. 🔹 Shri Avnindra Kumar Rai, Senior Deputy Accountant General, flagged rising fiscal deficits, mounting debt, high committed expenditure, budgetary irregularities and shrinking fiscal space. 🔹 Prof. Narendra Kumar Bishnoi, Senior Professor of Economics, examined fiscal sustainability challenges, including weak revenue mobilisation, rising pension liabilities, debt pressures and declining Central grants. 🔹 Dr. D. Appala Naidu, Associate Professor, JNU, stressed transparent disaster fund management, robust audit trails, timely account reconciliation and technology-enabled monitoring. The deliberations underscored the need for fiscal prudence, accountable public expenditure, stronger revenue mobilisation and resilient disaster governance for Himachal Pradesh’s sustainable development. Over 120 participants attended, including senior IA&AD officers, audit professionals, university faculty, economists, researchers, postgraduate students, media representatives and civil society analysts. #CAGICSSRColloquium #PublicFinance #DisasterManagement #HimachalPradesh #ViksitBharat2047 by @icssr.official
On Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026, Indian Council of Social Science Research pays tribute to Bharat’s first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, Member Secretary ICSSR, Prof. Dhananjay Singh, officials and staff took the Ekta Diwas pledge to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation. In commemoration of Sardar Patel’s 150th birthday anniversary, ICSSR had organised Rashtriya Ekta Seminars in collaboration with 40 HEIs across the country to honour his vision of national unity, integrity and security. Multi-volume publications on seminar outcomes are coming soon. #RashtriyaEktaDiwas #RashtriyaEkta #NationalUnitySeminars #SardarPatel #NationalUnity ICSSR EkBharatShreshthaBharat by @icssr.official
Sharing my perspectives on social and human sciences in the framework of Indian Knowledge Systems in the inaugural session of the Indian Association of Social Institutions’ 25th Annual Conference at Nalanda University. With Prof Sachin Chaturvedi, Vice Chancellor, Nalanda University, Professor Mahendra Dev, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the PM, Alakh Sharma, Director, Institute of Human Development, Delhi. by @icssr.official
ICSSR invites applications from Professional Associations/Organisations of Social Scientists, Companies and Trusts duly registered under the Companies Act for their Development for the Financial Year 2026–2027 https://icssr.org/announcements/scheme-grant-aid-professional-associationsorganisations-social-scientists-companies by @icssr.official
ICSSR invites applications from Associations, Organisations, Research Institutes, Universities and Colleges for an annual adhoc grant for running / publishing research journals (2026-27) https://icssr.org/announcements/call-applications-associations-organisations-research-institutes-universities-and-0 by @icssr.official
Shall be sharing my thoughts on the sustainability of the current economic reforms and the future roadmap in the context of ICSSR-led research on economic development and prosperity at the States’ Policy Conclave 2026 organised by PHDCCI, Delhi, later today. by @icssr.official
The CAG-ICSSR Colloquium reaches Mizoram— The Jewel of the Northeast. Scheduled on: 📅30thOctober2026 ⏰11:00AM–01:50PM 📍 Mizoram University Auditorium, Tanhril, Aizawal. The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium: Mizoram Chapter will bring together eminent policymakers, academicians, researchers, practitioners and students for a thought-provoking dialogue on💰 State of Finances and 🏥 Empowering Urban Local Bodies in Mizoram. The colloquium will engage distinguished academicians and experts led by Prof. A. Mutthulakshmi, Mizoram University, Prof. Vanlalchhawna, Dean, Mizoram University, Prof. Saswati Choudhary, Director, OKDISCD, Prof. Dibaker Chandra Deka, Vice Chancellor, Mizoram University, Shri V. Srinivasa Venkatanathan, Principal Accountant General, Shri Mark Zomawia Zote, Senior Audit Officer, Shri Lunkhosat Haokip, Senior Audit officer. Mizoram, with its strategic location in Northeast India and proximity to Southeast Asia, holds significant potential in advancing India’s Act East Policy and strengthening regional connectivity. Its rich cultural heritage, community-driven development, and abundant natural resources offer opportunities for sustainable and inclusive growth. As an emerging gateway to cross-border trade and regional cooperation, Mizoram can play a pivotal role in unlocking the economic potential of the Northeast. Strengthening public finances, healthcare, infrastructure, and urban governance will be vital to translating this potential into tangible development outcomes. Through evidence-based policymaking and accountable governance, Mizoram can contribute meaningfully to India’s vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. The colloquium seeks to create a vibrant platform for meaningful engagement between academia and public institutions, encouraging evidence-based research and informed policy dialogue on critical governance challenges. By fostering interdisciplinary perspectives and collaborative discussions, the initiative aims to contribute towards transparent, accountable and citizen-centric governance. #CAGICSSR #Mizoram #PublicFinance #UrbanLocalBodies #GoodGovernance by @icssr.official
The CAG-ICSSR Colloquium reaches Meghalaya— The Abode of Clouds. Scheduled on: 📅 28th October 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 01:50 PM 📍 Jubilee Auditorium, NEHU, Umshing, Shillong. The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium: Meghalaya Chapter will bring together eminent policymakers, academicians, researchers, practitioners and students for a thought-provoking dialogue on 💰 State of Finances and 🏥 Empowering Urban and Local Bodies (PA on Solid Waste Management) in Meghalaya. The colloquium will engage distinguished academicians and experts led by Prof. S.K. Barik, Vice Chancellor, NEHU, Prof. Sushata Kumar Nayak, Council Member, ICSSR, Shri Lhunkhothang Hangsing, Principal Accountant General, Shri Rajesh Ranjan, Accountant General, Prof. Darishisha War Thangkhiew, NEHU, Prof. Y.V Krishnaiah, Tripura Central University, Shri Binod Bhujel, Deputy Accountant General, Shri P.R Ryngkhlem, Dy, Accountant General. Meghalaya holds strategic importance in India’s growth trajectory, serving as a gateway to Northeast India and strengthening regional connectivity, trade, and tourism. Its rich natural resources and ecological significance makes sustainable development and effective urban governance vital to the region’s progress. Sound State Finances and empowered Urban Local Bodies are essential for improving public services and ensuring efficient solid waste management. The colloquium seeks to create a vibrant platform for meaningful engagement between academia and public institutions, encouraging evidence-based research and informed policy dialogue on critical governance challenges. By fostering interdisciplinary perspectives and collaborative discussions, the initiative aims to contribute towards transparent, accountable and citizen-centric governance. #CAGICSSR #Meghalaya #PublicFinance #wasteManagement #UrbanLocalBodies GoodGovernance by @icssr.official
The CAG-ICSSR Colloquium reaches India’s Himalayan Frontier: Himachal Pradesh. Scheduled on: 🗓️ 28th October 2026 🕚 10:30 AM – 01:00 PM 📍Rajiv Gandhi Government College, Shimla. The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium: Himachal Pradesh Chapter will bring together eminent policymakers, academicians, researchers, practitioners and students for a thought-provoking dialogue on 💰 State Finances of Himachal Pradesh, and 🚣 Utilisation of National/State Disaster response fund in Himachal Pradesh. The colloquium will engage distinguished academicians and experts led by Dr. D. Appala Naidu, JNU, Delhi, Prof. Narendra K. Bishnoi, GJ University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Prof. Kshamadevi S. Khobragade, Council Member, ICSSR, Shri Avnindra Kumar Rai, Sr. Deputy Accountant General and Ms. Ambika Raina, Dy, Accountant General. Himachal Pradesh plays a strategic role in India’s growth trajectory through its hydropower potential, tourism, horticulture, and pharmaceutical industries. Its Himalayan geography makes sound financial management and effective disaster preparedness vital for sustainable development and resilient livelihoods. The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium will provide a platform for evidence-based deliberations on State Finances and the utilisation of National and State Disaster Response Funds, strengthening accountability and resilience for inclusive national growth. The colloquium seeks to create a vibrant platform for meaningful engagement between academia and public institutions, encouraging evidence-based research and informed policy dialogue on critical governance challenges. By fostering interdisciplinary perspectives and collaborative discussions, the initiative aims to contribute towards transparent, accountable and citizen-centric governance. #CAG #ICSSR #CAGICSSRColloquium #HimachalPradesh #PublicFinance FiscalGovernance EvidenceBasedPolicy InclusiveGrowth by @icssr.official

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