CAG auditing reforms by states to improve ease of doing biz for MSMEs

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has initiated an audit of reforms implemented by states and UTs to improve the ease of doing business for the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector.

- TBG NETWORK

The pan-India horizontal audit cutting across states aims to evaluate how effectively states and Union Territories have implemented reforms to improve the business environment for MSMEs -- one of India’s most critical engines of economic growth.

“The audit will assess whether MSMEs receive efficient, transparent, and timely services from public institutions. It will evaluate the progress made in simplifying regulations, digitising processes, and decriminalising minor offences that affect businesses,” Pravir Pandey, Additional Deputy CAG (Railways), said during an interaction.