Audit Reports

Indian Council for Cultural Relations was established with the primary objective of establishing, reviving and strengthening cultural relations and mutual understanding between India and other countries. To achieve this objective, the authorities of ...

Procurement of food grains increased from 343 lakh metric tonne (LMT) to 634 LMT during the period 2006-07 to 2011-12. As a result, stock of food grains in the Central Pool also went up from 259 LMT on 1 June 2007 to 824 LMT on 1 June 2012. Such a...

Income Tax Act, 1961 (Act) provides various tax exemptions to charitable trusts & institutions (Trusts) to fulfill their objectives. Income Tax Department (ITD) has the responsibility to oversee that the provisions of Act are duly complied by...

Strengthening the tax base is arguably one of the most important aspects of the direct tax management. The Income Tax Department (ITD) uses 'pieces of information' arising from different sources to strengthen the tax database, in addition to the...

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, (MGNREGA) was enacted with the objective of enhancing livelihood security in rural areas by providing at least 100 days  of  guaranteed  wage  employment  in ...

As a major maritime nation, India's vital economic and security interest are linked to the seas. It is, therefore, essential to maintain naval forces that are not only adequate but also have the combat edge to meet contemporary threats. To ensure...

The world over Disaster Preparedness or Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is becoming the most prominent theme for Disaster Management. It is not possible to eliminate the possibility of disasters. However, with due care and proper preparation, the...

The Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme (ADWDRS), 2008 was launched in May 2008 to address the problems and difficulties faced by the fanning community in repayment of loans taken by them and in helping them qualify for fresh loans....

Based on the audited accounts of the Government of Andhra Pradesh for the year ended March 2013, this report provides an analytical review of the finances of the State Government. The report is structured in three Chapters. Chapter 1 is based on...

The Stand Alone Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) for the period 2007-12 containing the results of the Performance Audit of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) has been prepared for...