Seminar
CAG-ICSSR Colloquium on State of the Finances of Telangana and Health Sector of Telangana
Venue: Centenary Seminar Hall, Prof. G. Ram Reddy Centre for Distance Education, Adikmet Road, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
Date: 25 February, 2026
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), in collaboration with the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, organised the Telangana Chapter of the CAG–ICSSR Colloquium Series on “State of the Finances of Telangana” & “Health Sector of Telangana” on 25 Feb 2026 at Osmania University, Hyderabad. The Colloquium saw vibrant participation from students & young researchers through interactive Q&A sessions on fiscal federalism, public finance & health governance.
The CAG–ICSSR National Research Article Competition was also announced, inviting UG & PG students to engage with audit data for policy-relevant research — with awards up to ₹1.25 lakh to be presented in New Delhi.
The distinguished speakers at the colloquium included Prof. (Retd.) T. Tirupati Rao, Council Member, ICSSR, New Delhi & Former Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University, Hyderabad; Smt. P. Madhavi, IA&AS, Principal Accountant General (Audit), Telangana; Dr. V. M. Sarma Jana, Former Professor, School of Economics, University of Hyderabad; Dr. Sanjay Rao Kamineni, IA&AS, Senior Deputy Accountant General (Audit Management Group–II), Telangana; and Dr. Bibhu Prasad Nayak, Professor, School of Public Policy and Governance, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad. They highlighted fiscal trends, health sector governance, and the value of audit data in strengthening accountability.
Prof. (Retd.) T. Tirupati Rao, Council Member, ICSSR, highlighted CAG reports as a “gold mine” for evidence-based policy research. Smt. P. Madhavi shared key fiscal audit insights, while Dr. V. M. Sarma Jana discussed Telangana’s growth alongside devolution concerns. Dr. Sanjay Rao Kamineni flagged health sector gaps including vacancies & high C-section rates, and Dr. Bibhu Prasad Nayak emphasised using audit data to strengthen health equity & governance.
The discussions underscored the potential of academic engagement with audit findings to enhance fiscal transparency, improve public service delivery, and support informed policy decisions.
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