Alka Nangia Arora Appointed CGDA

# Alka Nangia Arora Appointed CGDA ### Why in News? Alka Nangia Arora, a 1991-batch officer of the **Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS)**, assumed charge as the **Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)** on August 1, 2026. ### Who is Alka Nangia Arora? She brings over three decades of experience in financial management. Previously, she served as **Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser** in the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), **Joint Secretary** in the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), and **Managing Director** of Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Limited. ### What is the role of CGDA? The **CGDA** heads the **Defence Accounts Department (DAD)** under the **Ministry of Defence**. It acts as the internal auditor and financial adviser for the Ministry, handling the payment and accounting for the **Armed Forces** (Army, Navy, and Air Force). The office is headquartered in **New Delhi**. ### Exam Connect **CGDA** → Head of **Defence Accounts Department**, under **Ministry of Defence** **IDAS** → **Group 'A'** central civil service, responsible for financial advice and audit of Defence Services