Finance Minister Urges ICAS Officers to Enhance Resource Utilization and Contribute to Nation-Building Through Effective Cost Management.

The Finance Minister urged officers of the Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICAS) to play a proactive role in optimizing government resource utilization. He emphasized their importance in decision-making, addressing pricing and costing issues, auditing escalation and subsidy claims, and designing cost systems for public organizations. The minister highlighted the need for efficient project management to control costs and avoid delays. He encouraged ICAS officers to adopt a positive outlook and contribute to nation-building through public service. Their expertise is crucial in procurement policy formulation and ensuring optimal resource use in the era of liberalization and globalization.