Archive · 5 Sep 2025
CAG Report Flags Irregularities in Odisha School Scheme
Imagine the government was trying to make schools better with new classrooms and technology.
But a report says some money might have been misused.
The report looked at how the government spent money on these school improvements from 2020 to 2024.
They found some things were not done correctly, like buying things without following rules or using money in a strange way.
For example, some science labs were used for storage instead of teaching.
The report also noted money was spent in ways that may not have been the best.
The audit found at least Rs 90 crore worth of fund misuse.
CAG's draft report highlights irregularities in Odisha's high school transformation program.
The audit revealed fund misuse and discrepancies in procurement processes.
The 5T HSTP was launched in 2021 by the previous government but has been scrapped by the current government.
The CAG audit covered the period from 2020-21 to 2023-24, focusing on the HSTP.
Instances of misused funds and non-compliance with procurement rules were detected.
- Who
- CAG, the Odisha government
- What
- CAG report flags irregularities in the 5T High School Transformation Programme.
- When
- The audit was conducted from October 2024 and March 2025, covering 2020-21 to 2023-24.
- Where
- Odisha, specifically in six districts including Ganjam, Sundargarh, and Balasore.
- Why
- To audit the implementation of the HSTP and identify any financial or procedural irregularities.
- Scheme Name
- 5T- High School Transformation Programme (HSTP)
- Government
- Previous BJD government
- Auditing Body
- Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)
- Audit Period
- 2020–21 to 2023–24
- Total Schools Targeted
- 86,814 Secondary Schools
- Fund Misuse Allegation
- Rs 90 crore