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.
