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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
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
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