Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Wednesday lauded the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) for ensuring financial resilience, optimising resources and sustaining operational readiness during Operation Sindoor, calling it the “silent but crucial” backbone of India’s Armed Forces.

“While the entire world witnessed the valour and courage of the Armed Forces in achieving a historic and decisive victory during Operation Sindoor, the silent yet crucial role of DAD ensured efficient resource utilisation, financial management and war preparedness,” Singh said while addressing the 278th Foundation Day celebrations of the Department in New Delhi.

He described DAD as an institution that not only ensures fiscal prudence and transparency but also strengthens operational readiness by enabling timely availa

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