Seminar
The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium on State of Finances of Jharkhand and Indian Council of Social Science Research Efficacy of the 74th CAA in Urban Local Bodies
Venue: Aryabhatta Auditorium, Science Block, Ranchi University, Jharkhand
Date: 06 October, 2026
The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium Jharkhand Chapter will bring together eminent policymakers, academicians, researchers, practitioners and students for a thought-provoking dialogue on 💰 State of Finances of Jharkhand, and 🏥 Efficacy of the 74th CAA in urban Local Bodies.
The colloquium will engage distinguished academicians and experts led by Prof. Saroj Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Ranchi University, Prof. Ranjana Bajpai, Council Member, ICSSR, Shri Chandra Mauli Sing, IA&AS, Principal Accountant General, Ms. Indu Agrawal, IA&AS, Principal Accountant General, Shri Jitendra Sudhakar Karape, Director General of Audit, Dr. Sudhanshu Kumar, Nalanda University, Prof. Poornima Dore, CEO, Dorian Scale, Ms. Maya Kumari, Deputy Accountant General, Ms. Abhiruchi, Deputy Accountant General, Shri. Bhargav Ram Khyathi, Deputy Accountant General.
Jharkhand, endowed with abundant mineral resources and significant potential in mining, agriculture, industry and emerging sectors, occupies a pivotal position in India’s economic growth trajectory. With its strategic contribution to energy and industrial development, the State is central to India’s aspirations for sustained, inclusive and balanced growth. Harnessing its natural resources, strengthening infrastructure and investing in human development can further enable Jharkhand to contribute significantly to the vision of a 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.

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