ICoAS plays key role in government cost optimisation: Defence Secretary

In India, there is a special group of government workers called the Indian Cost Accounts Service, or ICoAS for short.

Their job is to help the government spend money wisely and not waste it.

Recently, they had a special birthday celebration for their service.

A very important official, the Defence Secretary, spoke at the celebration.

He said these workers do a great job helping the defence department and other government offices manage their money.

The theme of the celebration was about helping India become self-reliant, which is called Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Other officials said these experts also help Indian factories make more things at home instead of buying from other countries.

Six young officers were given special certificates because they worked very hard.

During the celebration, people also talked about how computers and artificial intelligence could help the government manage money better.

It was a day to say thank you to the people who watch over government spending.