Seminar

The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium on State of Finances of Himachal Pradesh and Utilisation of National/State Disaster Response Fund in Himachal Pradesh

Venue: Rajiv Gandhi Government College, Chaura Maidan, Shimla

Date: 28 October, 2026

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.

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