Kolkata, 18th August, 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), in its endeavour to contribute towards nation-building and strengthen public financial management, organised a One-Day Workshop on “Strengthening Governance in Public Financial Management: A Legislative Perspective” for the Members of West Bengal Legislative Assembly on 18th August 2026 at ICAI’s Centre of Excellence, Kolkata.

The workshop served as an important platform for legislators to deepen their understanding of public financial management, fiscal governance and legislative oversight. It facilitated focused deliberations on key aspects of public finance, including understanding and analysing the State Budget, government accounting, fiscal responsibility and sustainable fiscal management.

The inaugural session was graced by the august presence of Shri Rathindra Bose, Hon’ble Speaker, West Bengal Legislative Assembly as Guest of Honour along with CA. Prasanna Kumar D, President, ICAI; CA. Mangesh Kinare, Vice-President, ICAI; CA. Hans Raj Chugh, Chairman, Public and Government Financial Management Committee (PGFMC); CA. Arpit Kabra, Vice-Chairman, PGFMC; CA. Ravi Kumar Patwa, CCM, ICAI; CA. Sanjib Sanghi, CCM, ICAI; CA. Mayur Agrawal, Chairman, Eastern India Regional Council of ICAI.

On this occasion CA. Prasanna Kumar D, President, ICAI said that “ICAI is committed to strengthening public financial management, enhancing financial accountability and empowering institutions to ensure that every rupee of public money delivers greater transparency, efficiency and public value”.

1. Mangesh Kinare, Vice-President, ICAI, stated “ICAI continues to leverage its professional expertise and facilitate knowledge sharing to strengthen public financial management, enhance transparency and accountability, and support informed decision-making for better utilisation of public resources and improved outcomes for citizens”.

Around 110 elected Members of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly attended the workshop. The sessions were designed to enhance their understanding of prudent fiscal management, financial discipline, budgetary processes and the critical role of legislative oversight in ensuring accountability and transparency in public finances.

The workshop also provided an opportunity for meaningful interaction and deliberation on how stronger financial understanding among legislators can support informed legislative decision-making, effective oversight of public expenditure and improved governance outcomes for citizens.

The workshop concluded with an emphasis on the importance of fiscal prudence and robust legislative oversight in strengthening transparency, accountability and good governance.