Ms. T.C.A. Kalyani assumed charge as Controller General of Accounts

Ms. T.C.A. Kalyani, a 1991 batch officer of the Indian Civil Accounts Service, has assumed charge as the 29th Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

• Ms. T.C.A. Kalyani, a 1991 batch officer of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS), has assumed charge as the new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. She is the 29th officer to hold this prestigious position.
• Last year K. Sanjay Murthy was appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. Ms. Kalyani is a gold medalist from Delhi University and obtained her B.A. degree in Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College.

Ms. T.C.A. Kalyani’s Qualification

• She has also obtained an M.A. in International Politics and an M.Phil. in Western European Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University. With more than 34 years of distinguished service, Ms. Kalyani possesses extensive expertise in public financial management, accounting, governance, and administration.
• Throughout her career, Ms. Kalyani has served in key ministries including Defence, Telecommunications, Fertilizers, Finance, Social Justice and Empowerment, Information and Broadcasting, and Home Affairs.

Previous appointments

• Notably, her leadership was significant in launching the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme for fertilizer subsidy to farmers from the Government of India.
• Ms. Kalyani’s contributions extend beyond the Government of India. At Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), she led the digital transformation through online bill payments and payment kiosks. She also played an important role in the revival of Indian Fertilizer Corporation Limited.
• Before assuming charge as Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Ms. Kalyani was serving as Principal Chief Controller of Accounts (Pr. CCA) in the Ministry of Home Affairs, where she oversaw the budget and accounts of one of the largest ministries of the Government of India.

Controller General of Accounts (CGA)

• This is a position under the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. As Controller General of Accounts, it is responsible for preparing, consolidating, and presenting the government’s monthly and annual accounts. It is responsible for financial management and effective utilization of government resources.

Comptroller and Auditor General

• According to Article 148 of the Constitution, the CAG of India is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department (IA-AD). He is responsible for safeguarding public funds and overseeing the financial system at both the central and state levels.
• The CAG of India is governed by the Comptroller and Auditor General (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act, 1971, which was significantly amended in 1976, 1984, and 1987.
• The CAG holds office for six years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.