Shri Jaideep Kumar Mishra, a 1989-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service, currently serves as Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor (AS&FA) in the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. Heading the Integrated Finance Division (IFD), he oversees financial management, budgeting, and fiscal accountability for all AYUSH programs and institutions. With over three decades of experience in defence, media, and health finance, he plays a key role in strengthening the financial governance of India’s traditional medicine and wellness sector.
Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor (AS&FA), Ministry of AYUSH
2022 – Present |
📅 Appointed: 2022
🏛️ Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
👔 Designation: Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor (AS&FA)
🧾 Division: Integrated Finance Division (IFD)
🌿 Primary Responsibilities:
Financial oversight for the Ministry of AYUSH and its autonomous bodies (CCRAS, CCRH, CCRUM, CCRS, CCRYN, PCIM&H, etc.)
Budget planning and expenditure monitoring for schemes like:
National AYUSH Mission (NAM)
AYUSH Health & Wellness Centres
AYUSH Grid Project
International Cooperation Programs
Fiscal management for national institutes (AIIA, NIA, NIH, NIS, NIUM, NIN, etc.)
💰 Ensures transparency, accountability, and prudent utilization of funds under all AYUSH programs
📊 Integrates real-time data analytics into financial tracking systems
🤝 Collaborates with the Ministry of Finance and Department of Expenditure for AYUSH budget approvals and cost rationalization
Additional Secretary (Finance), Ministry of Defence
2018 – 2022 |
🏛️ Government of India – Ministry of Defence (Finance)
📋 Managed multi-billion-rupee capital acquisitions, defence production budgets, and pension systems
📈 Advocated data-driven fiscal monitoring and real-time expenditure dashboards for the Defence Ministry
🏆 Awarded for fiscal discipline and transparent procurement policy implementation
Deputy Financial Advisor & Joint Secretary (Finance)
2010 – 2018 |
📅 Served in Ministry of Defence and later deputed to Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
💼 Introduced improved budgeting protocols and rationalized fund flows to autonomous bodies
🧩 Played a key role in Outcome Budgeting and Public Financial Management System (PFMS) integration
💬 Worked on aligning government spending with measurable social outcomes
Financial Management & Audit Leadership
2000 – 2010 |
🏢 Government of India — held senior positions in:
Office of the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)
Integrated Financial Adviser (IFA) Offices in Army and Air Force commands
🧾 Contributed to automation of defence financial systems and digital auditing reforms
🏆 Recognized for initiating best practices in procurement transparency and fund utilization monitoring
Early Career in Defence Accounts & Public Finance
1989 – 2000 |
📅 Joined Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) – 1989 Batch
🏛️ Ministry of Defence (Finance Wing)
💬 Oversaw budgeting, cost audit, and expenditure control in major defence establishments
📊 Developed deep expertise in public expenditure management and financial governance
Early Life & Education
📍 Birthplace: Odisha, India
🎓 Education:
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) – National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela
MBA (Finance) – Xavier Institute of Management (XIM), Bhubaneswar
Advanced training in Financial Management and Public Policy
🏛️ Service: Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), 1989 Batch
💼 Known for strong financial acumen, fiscal prudence, and strategic policy planning across multiple ministries