Accountant General, Nagaland V. K. Girijavallabhan donates blood at the Blood donation camp at the office of the Accountant General, Kohima. (Photo Courtesy/Office of the ACCOUNTANT GENERAL)
Kohima | November 17 : Blood donation camp marked the day two event of the culmination programme of 150 years of Comptroller & Auditor General of India here at the office of the Accountant General, Kohima.
Minister for health & family welfare Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu inaugurated the blood donation camp as the chief guest this morning while commissioner & secretary for health and family welfare Menukhol John was the guest of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister called upon all to make voluntary blood donation a people’s movement. Azo said that inspite of the rapid and remarkable conquests of medical science today, blood cannot be manufactured and therefore, the only source for those who require blood for saving their lives is from another person hence, donation is the only means, he added. He explained that blood donation is harmless and safe as all donated blood is recuperated within 21 days. Voluntary blood donors maintain a healthy lifestyle, as they are aware about the importance of safe blood. Donating Blood costs nothing but it is the greatest gift one can contribute he concluded.
Menukhol John stated that donating blood is a noble cause and further appreciated the efforts of AG office for such a noble cause.
The first donor at the blood donation was Accountant General, Nagaland V. K. Girijavallabhan. A total of 34 staff members of Accountant General, Nagaland took part at the donation camp.
The closing function was graced by Major General B.S. Das, SM, Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) as the chief guest.
It may be recalled that the institution of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) has completed 150 years of its glorious existence. It was on November 16, 1860 that the first Auditor General of India was appointed during the British regime. After Independence, when India became a Republic in 1950, the position of the Auditor General continued as a vital component of democratic set up and has been a pillar of strength for the Indian democracy.
The Constitution of India has mandated the Comptroller & Auditor General of India (also known as the Supreme Audit Institution in the international context) as the Auditor to the nation. In the Indian polity, CAG as an instrument ensures accountability of the executive to the legislature.
In a democracy, those holding power and positions of responsibility must be answerable for the actions, the office of the Accountant General, Nagaland said adding that the democratic state has a “social contract” with the citizens and functions on behalf of the people.
To ensure that this contract is respected, a democracy provides for several institutional mechanisms like the judiciary, vigilance bodies and an independent Supreme Audit Institution (SAI).
The CAG and the Indian Audit and Accounts Department (IAAD) functioning under him, constitute the supreme audit institution of India. Senior functionaries of the SAI representing the CAG in the states are called Accountants General. The Articles 148 to 151 of the constitution of India and the duties and powers of the CAG as detailed in the CAG’s (Duties, powers and conditions of service) Act of 1971 govern functioning of the Supreme Audit Institution in India.
It stated that the spending departments are accountable to the parliament and state legislatures for both the quantity and quality of their expenditure. The CAG audits both central and state governments and also maintains the accounts of the state governments.
CAG’s vision, stated “We strive to be a global leader and initiator of national and international best practices in public sector auditing and accounting and recognized for independent, credible, balanced and timely reporting on public finance and governance.”
As mandated by the Constitution of India, it said “ We promote accountability, transparency and good governance through high quality auditing and accounting and provide independent assurance to our stakeholders, the legislature, the executive and the public, that public funds are being used efficiently and for the intended purposes.”
To commemorate the historical event, it said the year long celebrations have been organized across the country by the respective Accountants General in every state and at the national level by the office of the CAG with a primary aims to promote better awareness along the stakeholders through interactions, photo exhibitions, seminars etc.
Minister for health & family welfare Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu inaugurated the blood donation camp as the chief guest this morning while commissioner & secretary for health and family welfare Menukhol John was the guest of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister called upon all to make voluntary blood donation a people’s movement. Azo said that inspite of the rapid and remarkable conquests of medical science today, blood cannot be manufactured and therefore, the only source for those who require blood for saving their lives is from another person hence, donation is the only means, he added. He explained that blood donation is harmless and safe as all donated blood is recuperated within 21 days. Voluntary blood donors maintain a healthy lifestyle, as they are aware about the importance of safe blood. Donating Blood costs nothing but it is the greatest gift one can contribute he concluded.
Menukhol John stated that donating blood is a noble cause and further appreciated the efforts of AG office for such a noble cause.
The first donor at the blood donation was Accountant General, Nagaland V. K. Girijavallabhan. A total of 34 staff members of Accountant General, Nagaland took part at the donation camp.
The closing function was graced by Major General B.S. Das, SM, Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) as the chief guest.
It may be recalled that the institution of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) has completed 150 years of its glorious existence. It was on November 16, 1860 that the first Auditor General of India was appointed during the British regime. After Independence, when India became a Republic in 1950, the position of the Auditor General continued as a vital component of democratic set up and has been a pillar of strength for the Indian democracy.
The Constitution of India has mandated the Comptroller & Auditor General of India (also known as the Supreme Audit Institution in the international context) as the Auditor to the nation. In the Indian polity, CAG as an instrument ensures accountability of the executive to the legislature.
In a democracy, those holding power and positions of responsibility must be answerable for the actions, the office of the Accountant General, Nagaland said adding that the democratic state has a “social contract” with the citizens and functions on behalf of the people.
To ensure that this contract is respected, a democracy provides for several institutional mechanisms like the judiciary, vigilance bodies and an independent Supreme Audit Institution (SAI).
The CAG and the Indian Audit and Accounts Department (IAAD) functioning under him, constitute the supreme audit institution of India. Senior functionaries of the SAI representing the CAG in the states are called Accountants General. The Articles 148 to 151 of the constitution of India and the duties and powers of the CAG as detailed in the CAG’s (Duties, powers and conditions of service) Act of 1971 govern functioning of the Supreme Audit Institution in India.
It stated that the spending departments are accountable to the parliament and state legislatures for both the quantity and quality of their expenditure. The CAG audits both central and state governments and also maintains the accounts of the state governments.
CAG’s vision, stated “We strive to be a global leader and initiator of national and international best practices in public sector auditing and accounting and recognized for independent, credible, balanced and timely reporting on public finance and governance.”
As mandated by the Constitution of India, it said “ We promote accountability, transparency and good governance through high quality auditing and accounting and provide independent assurance to our stakeholders, the legislature, the executive and the public, that public funds are being used efficiently and for the intended purposes.”
To commemorate the historical event, it said the year long celebrations have been organized across the country by the respective Accountants General in every state and at the national level by the office of the CAG with a primary aims to promote better awareness along the stakeholders through interactions, photo exhibitions, seminars etc.
(With inputs from DIPR).
