About the Manthan

Manthan: Journal of Public Sector Auditing and Accounting of SAI India is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the rigorous advancement of knowledge and practice in public sector auditing, accounting, and accountability.

The journal aims to:

  • Publish innovative, high-impact research that addresses critical challenges and opportunities in public financial management.
  • Provide a platform for the dissemination of evidence-based insights that inform policy and practice at the national, state, and local levels.
  • Foster interdisciplinary dialogue among academics, practitioners, and policymakers engaged in enhancing public sector governance.
  • Promote the professional development of auditors and accountants within the public sector, with a particular emphasis on the role of the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of India.
Journal Title Manthan: Journal of Public Sector Auditing and Accounting of SAI India
Starting Year 2025
Frequency Bi-annual (two issues per year)
Format of Publication Both (Print & Online)
Subject / Scope

Multidisciplinary Subjects

  • Audit
  • Commercial and Government Accounts
  • Public Sector Fiscal Management
  • Governance

Scope

The scope of the Journal includes, but is not limited to, the following broad areas:

1. Public Sector Auditing

2. Government Accounting and Financial Reporting

3. Public Financial Management and Fiscal Governance

4. Information Systems and Technology in Audit and Accounts

5. Sectoral Studies and Thematic Audits

6. Comparative and International Perspectives in Accounting and Auditing

7. Ethics, Governance and Institutional Capacity
Language English
ISSN Online: Applied for ; Print: 3139-2318
Publisher National Academy of Audit and Accounts, Shimla
Review Process Double-blind peer review

 

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Message from the C&AG of India
Shri K. Sanjay Murthy
Shri S. Anil
Manthan is a significant step in the intellectual journey of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, reflecting our continued commitment to advancing research, scholarship, and professional discourse in the fields of public sector auditing and accounting. 
It is my earnest hope that Manthan will emerge as a vibrant forum for knowledge creation and dissemination, inspiring officers of the Department and scholars alike to pursue excellence in research and practice. May it help us collectively chart the course of auditing and accounting in ways that strengthen democratic governance and public trust.

Journal Volume and Issues

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Volume 1
Issue Number 1
ISSN: 3139-2318(print)
Date of Publication: 28/11/2025
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Volume 1
Issue Number 2
ISSN: 3139-2318(print)
Date of Publication: 27/05/2026
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