Hon’ble Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the Audit Diwas Celebrations 2025 as the Chief Guest in New Delhi today.
In his address, the Hon’ble Vice-President appreciated the pivotal role of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, calling the institution the “guardian of the public purse.” He highlighted that by upholding fairness and truth in auditing, the CAG stands as a pillar of accountability, transparency, and integrity — the moral wealth of Bharat.
Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan also commended the CAG of India for notifying “One Nation, One Set of Object Heads of Expenditure” for the Union Government and all State Governments, a reform that will significantly enhance transparency and comparability of government expenditure.
The Vice-President noted that CAG’s global reputation has grown through its role as External Auditor for international organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), the International Labour Organisation (ILO), and several others.
He further highlighted that the CAG is currently chairing the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) — a testimony to Bharat’s journey from being followers to emerging as global leaders.
As Bharat progresses towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, he emphasized that the CAG will remain a key partner in ensuring fiscal discipline and transparency for effective governance.
He urged officers to continuously upgrade their skills and auditing capabilities to enhance transparency in public spending and ensure that people’s money is used for public welfare.