Senior bureaucrat TCA Kalyani, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS), has assumed charge as the 29th Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
A gold medalist from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, Ms. Kalyani holds an M.A. in International Politics and an M.Phil. in West European Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University. With over 34 years of distinguished service, she brings rich expertise in public financial management, governance, and accounting reforms.
Throughout her career, she has served in key ministries including Defence, Telecom, Fertilizers, Finance, Social Justice & Empowerment, Information & Broadcasting, and Home Affairs. Known for championing technology-driven transparency, she played a pivotal role in the launch of the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme for fertilizer subsidies, ensuring seamless support to farmers.
At MTNL, Ms. Kalyani spearheaded digital transformation initiatives, such as online bill payments and kiosk-based services, while also contributing to the revival of Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited.
Before her elevation as CGA, she was the Principal Chief Controller of Accounts (Pr. CCA), Ministry of Home Affairs, overseeing complex financial management and budgeting for one of the government’s largest ministries.
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