India, April 2 -- The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has identified significant shortcomings in the functioning of the Ministries of Communications and Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The report highlights critical lapses, including revenue losses, inadequate monitoring, and ineffective policy implementation in key projects.

The government's ambitious efforts to strengthen the country's digital infrastructure may be impacted by the audit findings, which were tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. The report uncovers discrepancies in telecom revenue sharing and the incentive schemes for electronics production, raising concerns about governance and accountability.

The audit provides a detailed snapshot of financial ineffi...