08-05-2025
IIM-Mumbai, CAG offers short course on capacity building programme on Oil and Gas supply chain auditing
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai, in collaboration with the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, flagged off 'Auditing Lens: Oil & Gas Sector', a week-long capacity building programme focused on auditing inventory, logistics, and supply chain management in the oil and gas sector.
The programme aims to strengthen institutional expertise in auditing logistics and supply chain systems within the oil and gas sector, one of India's most critical sectors. It brings together over 30 government auditors from across the country and also features sessions led by academic and industry experts.
Conceived by CAG K Sanjay Murthy, the programme aims to address emerging challenges in logistics and supply chain governance, particularly in the context of international trade.
IIM Mumbai Director Prof. Manoj Kumar Tiwari provided academic direction to ensure the programme reflects national priorities and contemporary supply chain practices.
Prof. Vivekanand B. Khanapuri, Dean SRIC, played a key role in shaping its curriculum, ensuring a rigorous and relevant academic framework. Shri Vijay Kothari, Principal Director of Audit (Shipping), was also instrumental in curating the programme with precision and sectoral relevance.
The inaugural day saw participation from esteemed dignitaries and expert faculty. The first day of sessions included a lecture by Prof. Tiwari on oil and gas value chain, focusing on logistics complexities and key audit touchpoints.
This was followed by an address from Deepak Shetty, IRS (Retd.), Former Director General of Shipping, who provided global insights into maritime trade regulations, port logistics, and audit considerations in international shipping.
Ruma Kishor, a renowned supply chain expert, concluded the day with a session on risk management and operational vulnerabilities in oil and gas supply chains.
