Managing Defence Resources Smartly: The Crucial Role of CMAs in India's Cost-Conscious Readiness

Abstract

This article aims to highlight the role of CMAs in effectively and efficiently managing the available resources by using their knowledge of cost analysis, budgeting, and financial management to identify areas of inefficient expenditure and execute cost-cutting solutions in the country’s defence sector. CMAs contribute considerably to India’s security preparedness while preserving fiscal prudence by optimising resource allocation, discovering cost-saving options, and assuring financial stability.