Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Application and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) to enhance its audit capabilities by integrating geo-spatial technologies, remote sensing, and AI-driven analytics.
Key Highlights of CAG-BISAG-N Partnership
Strengthening Digital Public Infrastructure in Auditing
- The partnership aligns with the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiative to incorporate geo-spatial consultancy services into the audit framework.
- It will provide technical guidance for integrating geo-spatial tools into audit methodologies.
- The collaboration aims to develop customized geo-spatial solutions for audit-related projects, leveraging AI, machine learning, and big data analytics.
Geo-Spatial Technology for Advanced Audit Processes
- BISAG-N’s expertise in satellite image analytics, remote sensing, and GIS will enhance CAG’s ability to conduct data-driven audits.
- The partnership will facilitate joint research in geo-spatial analysis and case study development for audit applications.
- A customized audit analysis platform will be created using geo-spatial data and other resources from the PM-GatiShakti pipeline.
Training & Capacity Building for CAG Officials
- The collaboration will include training programs and capacity-building initiatives for CAG officials to equip them with cutting-edge geo-spatial auditing tools.
- The initiative reflects CAG’s commitment to modernizing auditing practices through technological integration and skill development.
About Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Application and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N)
- BISAG-N is an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
- Headquarters: Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- It was originally established in June 1997 as the Remote Sensing and Communication Centre (RESECO) in Gujarat.
- Renamed in December 2003, BISAG honors the 12th-century Indian mathematician Bhaskaracharya.
Core Functions of BISAG-N
- Geo-spatial technology applications for planning and development in sectors like agriculture, water resource management, disaster management, and infrastructure.
- Operates satellite communication (SATCOM) networks to support statewide remote interactions.
- Developed India’s first GIS-based system for the Gujarat Forest & Environment Department, now used as the Coastal Zone Information System.
Significance of the Partnership
This collaboration reinforces CAG’s role in ensuring financial accountability by integrating state-of-the-art geo-spatial technologies into audit methodologies. With AI-driven analytics, satellite imagery, and GIS-based solutions, the partnership will redefine auditing standards in India, strengthening governance, transparency, and efficiency in public financial oversight.