Shri Girish Chandra Murmu - Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India (2020 - Present)

Shri Girish Chandra Murmu

Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India (2020 - Present)

Shri Girish Chandra Murmu, the current Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, assumed office on August 8, 2020. Here is a brief overview of his history and work background:

• Early Career: Shri Girish Chandra Murmu is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1985 batch from the Gujarat cadre. He has extensive experience in various administrative roles at both the state and central levels.
• Gujarat State Government: He held several key positions in the Gujarat government, including serving as the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Narendra Modi, during his tenure as Chief Minister.
• Central Government: Shri Murmu has also served in important roles in the central government. He was appointed as the Expenditure Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, where he played a crucial role in managing the country's finances and overseeing government expenditure.
• Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir: Prior to his appointment as the CAG, Shri Murmu served as the first Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir after the reorganization of the state in October 2019. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in the development and administration of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Extensive Administrative Experience: Throughout his career, Shri Girish Chandra Murmu has gained extensive administrative experience, working in various capacities in both state and central governments. His expertise in financial management and governance makes him well-suited for the position of the Comptroller and Auditor General.

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