Finance training workshop inaugurated
LEH: Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, IAS, on Monday called for a better understanding and uniform application of financial rules and procurement procedures across the Union Territory, as the Finance Department conducted a one-day training workshop for finance personnel in Leh.
Kundra was the chief guest at the training programme organised by the Finance Department at the NIELIT Conference Hall, Leh. Finance personnel from Kargil, Zanskar, Changthang, Sham, Nubra and Drass also participated through video conferencing.
The workshop focused on financial management and compliance, covering the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, Delegation of Financial Powers Rules (DFPR) 2024, procurement procedures, Ladakh Integrated Financial Management System (LIFMS), leave rules, medical reimbursement, financial concurrence and procurement compliance.
The training was aimed at strengthening the capacity of finance personnel and improving their understanding of financial procedures to ensure their uniform application across different administrative areas of Ladakh.
Senior officers of the Finance Department conducted technical sessions during the programme. They included Commissioner/Secretary, Finance Department, Tsewang Tharchin, IA&AS; Director Finance Stanzin Donsal; Joint Director Finance Jigmet Namgyal; and Chief Accounts Officers Dr Zulfiqar Ali and Ajaz Hussain.
The department said the workshop was intended to promote transparency, efficiency and compliance in financial and procurement matters across the UT.
The programme concluded with concluding remarks and a vote of thanks by Chief Accounts Officer Gizala Shabnam.
