By OUR STAFF REPORTER
Dehradun, 22 Nov: Governor Lt General Gurmit Singh (Retd) participated as the Chief Guest at a seminar held on ‘CGI Role in Promoting Good Governance’ held at the Himalayan Cultural Centre Auditorium in Garhi Cantonment during the Audit Week on Wednesday. This seminar was organised to disseminate and strengthen the relationship between the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and all stakeholders.
On this occasion, the Governor released the book ‘Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand: The Fascinating Cultures of Central Himalaya,’ written by Deputy Comptroller Neha Mittal. The book focuses on the natural heritage of Uttarakhand, the Char Dham Yatra, and the lifestyles of local communities. The Governor extended congratulations and best wishes to the author for her work.
Addressing the seminar, the Governor stated that auditing plays a crucial role in making local administration more responsible and transparent as a vital tool for good governance. In recent years, the institution has evolved into a constructive partner in ensuring good governance rather than merely identifying shortcomings.
The Governor emphasised that auditors can play a significant role in eradicating corruption. He highlighted the need to use technology and AI to eliminate inappropriate practices and corruption from organisations, alongside making whistleblowing irrelevant. The Governor commended CGI for its extensive data analysis using modern data technologies and the application of AI during audits.
He expressed satisfaction with CGI’s contribution in, both, national and international spheres. The Governor stressed the importance of proper utilisation of financial resources and praised CGI for using modern data technologies and AI applications to perform in-depth data analysis during audits.
In his welcome speech at the beginning of the seminar, Chief Comptroller Praveendra Yadav mentioned the positive changes in the audit examination system with the changing landscape of the new India. Deputy Comptroller Rajiv Kumar Singh highlighted the role and achievements of the four offices of CGI in Dehradun.
Chief Secretary Dr SS Sandhu emphasised the importance of auditing in the proper utilisation of the state’s financial resources. Additional Chief Secretary Radha Raturi shed light on the importance of the activities related to the rights of the auditor and praised the computerisation of the maintenance of general provident fund accounts. She requested the issuance of a toll-free number for information related to general provident fund accounts.
Director General of Police Ashok Kumar suggested that, during the audit of expenses, attention should be paid not only to compliance with rules but also to its goals and usefulness. Director General of the Indian Forest Survey, Anup Singh shared his experiences, emphasising the importance of auditing in forest management.
Several top officials from the state and central governments participated in the conference. On this occasion, Director Meena Bisht, Senior Deputy Comptroller Dr Kavyadeep Joshi, Deputy Director Anupam Jakhar, Deputy Comptroller Tushar Cain, and Deputy Comptroller Mukesh Kumar, along with all department officials and staff, were present.
