Strengthening Audit Oversight of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) through Case Studies
This executive program is designed for officers of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. The course will strengthen leadership, governance, and project delivery capabilities through exposure to Indian Public Private Partnership (PPP) models and use cases across various sectors. Participants will gain practical knowledge through a blend of classroom sessions and problem solving case study workshops.
Language
English
Starting date
2 February 2026 to 6 February 2026
Format
In Person
Duration
5 Days
Number of modules
20 Sessions
Location
IIM Mumbai, India
Public Private Partnerships are central to India’s infrastructure delivery, but their complexity demands rigorous, informed, and forward looking audit oversight. This programme is designed to equip our officers with the conceptual clarity, practical tools, and case based insights required to assess value for money, fiscal exposure, and long term public interest in PPP projects across sectors.
K Sanjay Murthy
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
When designed and managed effectively, Public Private Partnerships play a critical role in advancing national development priorities and strengthening resilient, well governed infrastructure systems. This course aims to
Extant guidelines and instruction from MoF/NITI Aayog on adoption of PPP/VGF
Develop a clear understanding of different PPP models and concession structures
Develop a clear understanding of different PPP models and concession structures
Strengthen the ability to identify key audit risks across the PPP project lifecycle
Examine sector specific PPP challenges through detailed case studies
Enhance understanding of fiscal commitments, annuity payments,
contingent liabilities, and renegotiation risks
Equip participants with a structured audit lens for reviewing PPP contracts and project performance
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What you will learn
Interpret PPP concession agreements from an audit perspective
Identify financial, contractual,
and performance related risks in PPP projects
Assess value for money and fiscal exposure arising from PPP arrangements
Understand causes and implications
of contract amendments and renegotiations
What's included?
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5 Days
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20 Sessions
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Cases Studies
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Interactive Sessions
Learn from Use Cases
Develop the essential knowledge and skills to implement PPPs in Indian cities.
Be guided by sector experts
What topics will you cover?
Course aGENDA
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Your learning journey
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Practical, Real-World Insights
Experience a hands-on learning journey built around real PPP case studies, project examples, and sessions led by pan India experts with deep implementation experience.
Engagement with PPP Leaders
Benefit from direct interaction with practitioners, advisors, and senior decision-makers, enabling you to build meaningful professional networks across the PPP ecosystem.
Interactive and Immersive Sessions
Participate in scenario-based exercises, group discussions, and site visits that bring PPP concepts to life and deepen your understanding of contract management and project oversight.
Joint IIM and Cities Forum Academy Certification
Who is the course aimed at
Accountant General, Group Officers and SAOs/AAOs of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India
Heads and technical officers in procurement, legal, finance, commercial, technical, and contract management roles who support PPP delivery.
THE COURSE WOULD BE RUN BY IIM MUMBAI AND CITIES FORUM ACADEMY
Meet the Course Key Contacts
Prakash Gaur
Course Coordinator
Distinguished Fellow, IIM Mumbai and Advisor, CAG India
Distinguished Fellow, IIM Mumbai and Advisor, CAG India
Prof V B Khanapuri
Course Cordinator
Dean ( Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy)
IIM Mumbai
Dean ( Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy)
IIM Mumbai
Shailendra Kaushik
PPP Expert and Co-Founder of Cities Forum and Urban Infrastructure and PPP Sector Expert
Raj Dabburi
Project Financing and Audit Expert Managing Partner PPP, CITIES FORUM
About the Course
This programme is part of IIM Mumbai’s Strengthening Audit Oversight of Public–Private Partnerships through Case Studies executive course. It is designed for officers of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India to build in-depth understanding of PPP frameworks, concession agreements, payment mechanisms, and post-award contract management. Cities Forum is the technical partner for the programme.
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