Jorhat (Assam), An area accounts office under the Comptroller General of Defense Accounts (CGDA) was inaugurated in Jorhat city of Assam on Tuesday, according to a defense statement here.

The move is also to ensure that the needs of the defense forces are met with the highest standards of professionalism and dedication, he said.

Comptroller General of Defense Accounts (CGDA), Devika Raghuvanshi, while inaugurating the newly established office, highlighted the historical legacy of the Department of Defense Accounts, one of the oldest departments of the Central Government.

He highlighted the department's pioneering role in implementing systemic changes to adapt to technological advances and meet changing service demands.

Raghuvanshi reaffirmed the department's commitment to providing efficient, accurate and prompt accounting, payment, auditing and financial advisory services to the defense forces.

He underscored the importance of customer satisfaction and clarified the Department's dedication to overcoming the challenges inherent in this critical responsibility.

Highlighting the logistical challenges faced by units and formations under HQ Spear Corps Dimapur and HQ 41 Sub Area, Jorhat, in sending invoices, vouchers and other auditable documents to the main office in Guwahati or Area Accounts Office in Shillong , the CGDA emphasized the need to establish additional zonal accounts office in the Upper Assam region to provide better services to these units.

Ambarish Barman, Controller of Defense Accounts, Guwahati, in his address, maintained that the capabilities generated by this office will contribute significantly to the operational readiness and financial strength of the concerned units and formations.

Lauding the efforts of the Defense Accounts Department, GoC Sub Area 41, Major General Deepak Sharma said that the establishment of AAO Jorhat will not only provide substantial support to the troops stationed in forward areas but also encourage deeper understanding, cooperation and cooperation. proper management of financial resources, thereby significantly improving operational efficiency.

Sparsh Verma, deputy controller, reviewing the journey of creation of the new office, highlighted the decentralization of audit and payment services.

In his presentation, he highlighted the strategic importance that the government attaches to this region and the efforts being made by the defense accounts department to overcome the challenges posed by the region, the statement added.