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CAG and NIUA Sign MoU for Strengthening Capacity Building in Urban Development.

MOUs and Agreement | Dated: 01 Apr 2025

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) based in New Delhi, aimed at enhancing audit planning, processes, and capacity building in the field of urban development.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The MoU was signed in the presence of K. Sanjay Murthy, CAG of India, along with senior officials from both organizations.
  • - The MoU focuses on jointly developing content and course materials on urban sectors from an audit perspective.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The collaboration is designed to boost capacity-building efforts, equipping professionals with specialized skills in urban development, and improving the audit capabilities of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department (IA&AD) officers and staff.
  • (ii) The partnership will focus on the creation of urban auditing tools, case studies, and methodologies, which will be shared with CAG officials for further enhancement.
  • (iii) Additionally, another MoU was signed with the Competitiveness Mindset Institute (CMI) in the presence of CAG K. Sanjay Murthy, aimed at enhancing non-cognitive skills that influence auditing effectiveness.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which entity has recently partnered with NIUA for enhancing urban development capabilities?

Correct Answer: CAG

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