Anugraha Narayana Das Takes Charge as Controller General of Defence Accounts
Anugraha Narayana Das, a 1991-batch Indian Defence Accounts Service officer, has taken charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), the head of defence accounting and audit.
Anugraha Narayana Das has taken charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA). He is a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) and brings more than three decades of experience in defence finance and public administration.
During his long career, he has held several important positions across ministries and defence establishments. His areas of expertise include auditing, budgeting, procurement policy and the monitoring of expenditure.
The CGDA is the head of the organisation that manages the accounts of the defence services. The role involves auditing defence expenditure, ensuring transparency, and advising the armed forces and the Ministry of Defence on financial matters.
For exam aspirants, this appointment is a useful current-affairs point. The CGDA functions under the Ministry of Defence, and strong financial oversight is an important part of managing government expenditure on defence.
Key Points to Remember
- Anugraha Narayana Das is the new Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)
- He is a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS)
- Has over three decades of experience in defence finance
- CGDA manages defence accounts, audits expenditure and advises on finance
- The CGDA works under the Ministry of Defence
Exam Relevance
Relevant for UPSC Prelims (Current Affairs – Appointments), SSC CGL (General Awareness) and Defence exams (Defence Administration).
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