Vishvajit Sahay Takes Office as Secretary of Defence Finance in India's Defence Ministry
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Shri Vishvajit Sahay, an officer from the 1990 batch of the Indian Defence Accounts Service, officially took over the role of Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence on May 1, 2026.
Extensive Experience in Defence Finance
Before his current position, Sahay was the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), amassing over three decades of expertise in areas such as:
| Defence financial management |
| Public administration |
| Budgeting and expenditure oversight |
Key Positions Held
Throughout his career, Shri Sahay has occupied various significant positions, including:
| Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser, Department of Science and Technology |
| Joint Secretary, Department of Heavy Industries |
| Finance Manager (Acquisition Wing), Ministry of Defence |
| Director, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting |
In the Defence Accounts Department, he has held roles such as:
| Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions), Prayagraj |
| Joint CGDA and Special CGDA |
Strong Academic and Global Exposure
An alumnus of St Stephen’s College and a law graduate, Sahay has also represented India at international platforms, including:
| University of Cambridge, United Kingdom |
| George C. Marshall European Centre for Security Studies, Germany |
Strengthening Defence Financial Governance
His new role is anticipated to:
| Enhance financial efficiency and transparency |
| Strengthen strategic decision-making in defence expenditure |
| Support modernization and capability development of the armed forces |
Key Role in Defence Ecosystem
In his position as Secretary (Defence Finance), Sahay will be pivotal in:
| Managing defence budgets and procurement finances |
| Ensuring fiscal discipline across the armed forces |
| Supporting long-term defence planning |
