Ms. T.C.A. Kalyani has assumed charge as the new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. Kalyani is the 29th officer to hold the CGA post. Before assuming charge as CGA, Ms. Kalyani served as the Principal Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Home Affairs. TCA Kalyani is a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS).
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T.C.A. Kalyani Assumes Appointed As New Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
The Central Government has appointed Ms. T.C.A. Kalyani, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) as the new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance with effect from 1st September 2025. She is the 29th officer to hold the CGA post.
T.C.A. Kalyani took over the appointment of new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi with effect from 1st September 2025.
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Prior to being appointed as CGA, Ms Kalyani was serving as Principal Chief Controller of Accounts in the Ministry of Home Affairs, where she oversaw the budgeting and accounting of one of the largest Ministries of the Government of India.
About T.C.A. Kalyani CGA
TCA Kalyani is a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS).
With over 34 years of distinguished service, Ms. Kalyani brings extensive expertise in public financial management, accounting, governance and administration.
Ms. Kalyani has served in key ministries including Defence, Telecom, Fertilizers, Finance, Social Justice & Empowerment, Information & Broadcasting, and Home. Ms. Kalyani has consistently championed transparency and efficiency in public service delivery through the adoption of technology.
Notably, her leadership was pivotal in initiating the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme to farmers for fertilizer purchase assistance from the Government of India.
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At Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), TCA Kalyani spearheaded digital transformation through online bill payments and payment kiosks. She also played a key role in the revival of Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited.
Educational Life of TCA Kalyani
TCA Kalyani is a Gold Medalist of the University of Delhi with a B. A. in Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College. She also holds an M.A. in International Politics and an M. Phil. in West European Studies from Jawahar Lal University.
Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
Controller General of Accounts (CGA), in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, is the Principal Accounting Adviser to Government of India and is responsible for establishing and maintaining a technically sound Management Accounting System.
Work of CGA
The work of CGA is to prepare a monthly and annual analysis of the expenditure, revenue, borrowings and various fiscal indicators of the Central Government. The Annual Appropriation Accounts (Civil) and Union Finance Accounts are submitted to Parliament under Article 150 of the Constitution. Along with these documents, an M.I.S Report titled ‘Accounts at a Glance’ is prepared and circulated to Hon’ble Members of Parliament.
Head of CGA
The Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in the Ministry of Finance heads the organisation and is responsible for administering this system. The organisation has been at the forefront in leveraging information technology for delivery of services in consonance with the constantly changing technological environment and increasing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) penetration in the country.
Aims of CGA
CGA aims to provide reliable information that brings transparency in the use and reporting of public funds through an integrated government-wide financial information system. Accordingly the focus has been on providing client oriented, integrated applications that aim at achieving operational efficiency across streams of public financial management system.
Vision of CGA
As a professional accounting organization, CAG vision is to strengthen governance through excellence in public financial management.
Mission of CGA
The mission of CGA is given below.
- Administer an effective, credible and responsive system for budgeting, payment and accounting.
- Provide a world class, robust government - wide integrated financial information system.
- Develop new paradigms of internal audit for improved transparency and accountability.
- Leverage Information and Communication technology to achieve intended goals.
- Promote professional integrity through a dedicated workforce committed to service ethos.
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