Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Ms. T.C.A. Kalyani, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS), has been appointed as the 29th Controller General of Accounts (CGA) of India on September 1, 2025. With over 34 years of experience in public finance, governance, and digital transformation, she has contributed significantly to initiatives such as Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for fertilizers, digital reforms in MTNL, and financial restructuring of key PSUs. She has also held critical roles across ministries including Defence, Finance, and Home Affairs. As CGA, Ms. Kalyani will oversee central government accounts, financial reporting, and reforms, while advancing transparency and efficiency. Her appointment also marks a step forward for women’s representation in top financial leadership roles within the Indian government.