On May 1, 2026, Shri Anugraha Narayana Das officially assumed the role of Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA). A 1991-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), Shri Das brings over 30 years of experience in public service and defence financial management to the position.
Throughout his career, Shri Das has spearheaded initiatives in procurement policy, audit and oversight mechanisms, budgeting, and expenditure monitoring. His professional background includes several high-level appointments, such as:
* Special Controller General of Defence Accounts at CGDA Headquarters.
* Principal Integrated Financial Adviser at Army Headquarters.
* Additional Financial Adviser and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence.
* Director in the Ministry of Water Resources.
Shri Das is an alumnus of Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, and the ICPE, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. He has also undergone advanced training at premier global institutions, including IIM Bengaluru and Duke University.
**Release Details:**
* **Posted Date:** 01 MAY 2026, 5:09 PM
* **Source:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Defence
* **Release ID:** 2257308
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Shri Anugraha Narayana Das: A 1991-batch Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) officer who assumed charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on May 1, 2026.
Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA): The head of the Defence Accounts Department responsible for financial management, audit, and expenditure monitoring within the defence sector.
Ministry of Defence: The primary ministry under which the CGDA operates and where the newly appointed head has previously served in key financial advisory roles.
Ministry of Defence
Shri Anugraha Narayana Das takes charge as
Controller General of Defence Accounts
Posted On: 01 MAY 2026 5:09PM by PIB Delhi
Bringing over three decades of extensive experience in defence financial management and public service,
Shri Anugraha Narayana Das, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) , has
assumed charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) with effect from May 1, 2026.
He is an alumnus of Utkal University, Bhubaneswar and ICPE, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
During his illustrious career span he has led several initiatives in procurement policy, audit and oversight
mechanisms, budgeting and expenditure monitoring, supported by advance training from premier global
institutions, including IIM Bengaluru and Duke University.
Shri A N Das has also served in key roles in the Ministry of Defence, Service Headquarters and field
formations. His key appointments include tenure as Director in Ministry of Water Resources, Additional
Financial Adviser and Joint Secretary in Ministry of Defence, Principal Integrated Financial Adviser in
Army Headquarters, and Special Controller General of Defence Accounts in CGDA Headquarters.
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