CGDA Anugraha Narayana Das: Shri Anugraha Narayana Das has now taken charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts, and the change became effective from May 1, 2026. He is a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS). He takes over from Raj Kumar Arora in this important post that sits at the centre of defence finance and accounting work in India.
This role is a big one because the CGDA helps guide the financial side of the Armed Forces. The job is tied to money control, accounting, service support, and clean financial management. Das has now stepped into that seat at a time when defence systems are also moving toward faster digital work and tighter oversight.
India Plans 62 New Ships With ₹51,383 Crore Push for Atmanirbhar Shipping
Long Career in Defence Finance
Das brings more than three decades of experience in defence financial management and public service. According to the official release, he has worked on procurement policy, audit and oversight, budgeting, and expenditure monitoring. His experience is not just on paper. It comes from years of handling real government work where careful money planning matters a lot.
He has also held several major posts during his career. These include Director in the Ministry of Water Resources, Additional Financial Adviser and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Principal Integrated Financial Adviser in Army Headquarters, and Special Controller General of Defence Accounts in CGDA Headquarters. He has worked closely with Service Headquarters and field offices too.
Royal Navy Confirms 250kg German WWII Bomb Found in Southway
Education and Training
Das has a strong academic base as well. He is an alumnus of Utkal University in Bhubaneswar and the ICPE, University of Ljubljana in Slovenia. The official release also says he received advanced training from IIM Bengaluru and Duke University. That mix of study and training has given him a wide view of both administration and finance.
In his message after taking charge, Das spoke about the need for the Defence Accounts Department to move forward with digitalisation, integrated digital systems, data-driven decision-making, automation, and strong internal controls.
He also stressed transparency, discipline, integrity, and better use of AI and predictive tools to reduce risk and improve speed. He said the department must protect its old values while also adjusting to new needs.
