The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, Girish Chandra Murmu, on Wednesday said good local governance that relied on the core principles of transparency, inclusivity, and accountability, was the cornerstone of grassroots democracy.
After inaugurating the three-day international conference on ‘Strengthening of Grassroots Democracy’, Mr. Murmu said that local governments were the most important link in the governance spectrum and that they were necessary for the advancement of society and improving the lives of citizens.
Representatives from supreme audit institutions of Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Poland, South Africa, and Uganda, with India being the host country, are participating in the conference.
