INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTS & FINANCE (INGAF)

Faculty, Officers and Training Participants at INGAF’s Regional Training Centres (RTCs) took the Vigilance Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to integrity, transparency and accountability in public service. A special training session on Vigilance and Cyber Security Awareness was also organised to sensitise participants to ethical conduct, vigilance practices and emerging cyber threats. Together, let us uphold the highest standards of integrity and work towards a corruption-free and cyber-secure nation. @CGAofIndia

Office of the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), M/o Finance, in collaboration with The Institute of Government Accounts and Finance (INGAF), observed Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 on 30th October by organising a workshop on “Preventive Vigilance and Governance Tools.” Steered by Shri R. N. Nayak, Former Director, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), the workshop witnessed participation from senior officers across various field formations. It aimed at sensitising participants about vigilance functions in Government and highlighting key tools and practices for strengthening preventive vigilance, transparency and good governance. @CGAofIndia

The Institute of Government Accounts & Finance (INGAF) is hosting the 2nd ITEC programme of FY 2026-27 on “Budget Formulation and Execution with a Special Focus on Gender and Child Budgeting from 14th Sept to 25th Sept, 2026. The two-week programme brings together 23 participants from 14 countries to share knowledge, experiences and global best practices in Budget Formulation and Execution, Gender and Child responsive budgeting, Gender sensitive outcome budgeting and inclusive public financial management. @CGAofIndia @FinMinIndia @MinistryWCD @MEAIndia

ICAS OTs (2025 Batch), undergoing training at INGAF, in an attachment programme at the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), gained valuable insights into the Ministry’s mandate and functioning. Dr. T. Srinivasa Kumar, Secretary, MoES, interacted with the OTs and provided insights into the role and functioning of M/o Earth Sciences. OTs gained understanding of functioning of O/o Controller of Accounts and Integrated Finance Division through a presentation by Sr. Controller of Accounts. The OTs also called on the Director General, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and visited IMD and the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) to understand advanced monitoring, forecasting and early warning systems for weather and seismic hazards. A rich learning experience linking public financial management with science, technology and disaster resilience. @CGAofIndia @moesgoi @ICASAssociation

Sh. Avtar Singh Sandhu, Director General, INGAF inaugurated the 9-months Departmental Training Course (DTC) of the 2025 Batch of Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) Officer Trainees at the Institute of Government Accounts and Finance (INGAF) which commenced from 6th July 2026. The inaugural ceremony was marked by a Tree Plantation Drive, reaffirming INGAF's commitment to environmental sustainability alongside professional excellence.

O/o CGA in association with INGAF celebrated #InternationalYogaDay2026 with a Yoga Practice Session aimed at promoting physical well-being, mental resilience, and holistic health among its workforce. Officials from the Office of the Controller General of Accounts (O/o CGA) and INGAF participated enthusiastically in the session, embracing the timeless values of yoga as a way of life. The session was conducted with the guidance and support of yoga practitioners from the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), whose expert demonstrations and instructions enabled participants to perform various yoga asanas and breathing exercises effectively. The event reinforced the importance of integrating yoga into daily life for fostering a healthier, more balanced, and productive work environment. @CGAofIndia

The Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) Officer Trainees 2024 Batch, called on to Sh. Ashish Kundra, Chief Secretary of UT of Ladakh during their study tour and attachment to Ladakh Finance Deptt. During their attachment Officer Trainees get exposure of strategically significant and geographically distinct region of Ladakh and ground level knowledge of governance framework, developmental initiatives and financial administration of the UT of Ladakh @CGAofIndia @LadakhSecretary

Ms. T.C.A. Kalyani, Controller General of Accounts of India, delivered an inspiring interactive session for the Officer Trainees of the 33rd Professional Training Course at AJNIFM. The cohort comprised probationers from the ICAS, IDAS, IP&TAFS, and ICoAS. Drawing from her rich professional journey, she shared valuable insights on the role of accounting services in strengthening public financial management, transparency, and accountability. She also underscored the vital core values of leadership, integrity, resilience, and continuous learning. @CGAofIndia @FinMinIndia @AJNIFM_

INGAF(NER) in collaboration with Finance Department, Government of Mizoram successfully conducted a PFMS workshop on SNA SPARSH and SASCI 2026-27 at PPIC Hall, Aizawl from 1st to 3rd June, 2026. The workshop was inaugurated by Sh. Lalduhoma, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Mizoram (@Lal_Duhoma). On this occasion, Sh. Rokhum Lalremruata, Director, INGAF(NER), Sh. H Atheli, Jt. CGA, PFMS and Sh. Vanlaldina Fanai, Finance Commissioner, Govt. of Mizoram were also present and addressed the participants. The workshop was attended by 160 officers from various Government of Mizoram departments. It focused on the technical and operational utilities of SNA SPARSH, a new fund flow architecture designed to streamline processes and mitigate systemic shortfalls inherent in the traditional SNA framework. #PFMS

Sh. Avtar Singh Sandhu, Director General, INGAF, inaugurated the first ITEC Training Programme of FY 2026–27 on “Government Accounting & Financial Management (GA&FM)” by lighting the ceremonial lamp on 1 June 2026. The two-week programme brings together 28 participants from 16 countries, reaffirming the spirit of international cooperation, capacity building, and knowledge sharing under the ITEC Programme of Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The programme offers valuable insights into contemporary government accounting and public financial management practices, fostering professional excellence and strengthening global partnerships. @CGAofIndia @MEAIndia

The Officer Trainees of ICAS (2024 Batch) called on Secretary (Expenditure) Shri V. Vualnam today, gaining valuable insights from his experience while sharing their own perspectives. Discussions spanned the future of public finance, PFMS, and the evolving role of technology in governance. Ms. T.C.A. Kalyani, Controller General of Accounts and Sh. A. S. Sandhu, Director General, INGAF were also present during the interaction. The Officer Trainees also had the opportunity to interact with Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav, Special Secretary; Ms. Parama Sen, Additional Secretary (Pers), Shri Manoj Sahay, Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser and Dr. Ekroop Caur, Joint Secretary PFC-2. @FinMinIndia @CGAofIndia

Hon’ble Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman interacted with the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) Officer Trainees of 2024 Batch today in the presence of Ms. T.C.A Kalyani, Controller General of Accounts and Shri A. S. Sandhu, Director General, INGAF. The interaction offered rich insights on strengthening Public Financial Management, leveraging digital systems, and keeping pace with the latest technology. @FinMinIndia @CGAofIndia