CAG slams PM-led body for failing in its objective

In its latest report on water pollution in rivers and lakes, the Comptroller and Auditor General has blamed the National River Conservation Authority, headed by the prime minister, for failing to effectively monitor projects. The CAG report, tabled in Parliament on Friday, said the NRCA failed to hold any review meeting in the last eight years though it was suppose to conduct a six-monthly review of projects. Chief ministers are members of the high-level committee. However, the last meeting of NRCA was held on June 16, 2003, CAG said.

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