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CAG-ICSSR Colloquium on State of the Finances of Nagaland and Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Primary Health Services in Nagaland

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CAG-ICSSR Colloquium on State of the Finances of Nagaland and Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Primary Health Services in Nagaland

Venue: AGOK Badze Multi-Utility Centre, Meriema, Kohima, Nagaland

Date: 31 August, 2026

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With 700+ participants and around 500 registered scholars and students, the Colloquium brought together policymakers, auditors, academicians, researchers and young minds to foster evidence-based dialogue on public finance, healthcare delivery and accountable governance.

Prof. Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary, ICSSR, in his welcome address, underscored the importance of strengthening the interface between research, public institutions and policy. He highlighted the role of such platforms in translating evidence and academic insights into better governance outcomes.

Shri Varun Ahluwalia, IA&AS, Accountant General, Nagaland, presented a comprehensive assessment of Nagaland’s fiscal position, drawing on the CAG’s State Finances Audit Report. He highlighted economic growth, revenue dependence, debt sustainability, fiscal management and the need for stronger accountability and monitoring.

Prof. N. Venuh, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University, in his special address, emphasised the importance of academic engagement in understanding governance challenges and contributing evidence-based perspectives towards sustainable development in the State.

Prof. B. Kilangla Jamir, Dean, School of Social Sciences, Nagaland University, provided an academic perspective on Nagaland’s fiscal landscape, stressing the need for sound financial management, greater transparency and robust institutional mechanisms for sustainable public finance.

Ms. Imsurenla Longkumer, IA&AS, Deputy Accountant General, Nagaland, highlighted critical gaps and opportunities in primary healthcare delivery, including health financing, human resources, infrastructure, supply chains and maternal healthcare.

Prof. T. Zarenthung Ezung, Professor, Nagaland University, complemented the audit findings with an academic perspective on strengthening the primary health ecosystem, focusing on effective service delivery and improved access to quality healthcare.

Shri Varun Ahluwalia, in the academic and professional engagement session, also highlighted the CAG’s evolving role in building a knowledge ecosystem through student engagement, internships, academic collaborations and initiatives such as the CAG Research Article Competition.

The Colloquium concluded with an engaging interactive Q&A session, providing participants an opportunity to deliberate on the findings and their implications for Nagaland. The successful conclusion of the Nagaland Chapter reaffirmed the shared commitment of CAG and ICSSR towards strengthening evidence-based policymaking, public accountability and meaningful engagement between audit institutions and academia.

 

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