Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched several digital initiatives of Defence Accounts Department (DAD) during its 276th Annual Day celebrations at Delhi Cantt. on October 01, 2023.

• The initiatives include an integrated defence finance dashboard for Ministry of Defence ‘SARANSH’ - Summary of Accounts, Budget and Expenditure for Raksha Mantralaya; BISWAS - Bill Information and Work Analysis System and e-Raksha Awaas.
• In his address, the Raksha Mantri described the DAD as the guardian of defence finance and appreciated its efforts towards enhancing the country’s defence capabilities through a transparent & efficient system. 
• While Shri Rajnath Singh lauded the DAD for coming out with numerous digital initiatives, he gave a series of suggestions to further enhance the efficiency and functioning of the department.
• He urged them to collaborate with reputed institutions like the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to develop and adopt customised training modules, as per requirements.