Armed Forces Medical College Hosts Financial Management Training for Tri-Services Senior Medical Officers

The session aimed at empowering these officers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of financial operations within the military’s medical departments, contributing to more effective and efficient service delivery.

A specialized financial management training session was recently conducted at the Armed Forces Medical College & Centre in Lucknow for 42 senior medical officers from the Tri-Services. The training was facilitated by the esteemed Faculty of Resource Management at the College of Defence Management, Integrated Defence Staff.

The capsule covered a comprehensive curriculum focusing on several critical aspects of financial management within the defense sector. Topics included the Economics of Defence, the Government Financial System, and Budget Management.

There was a special emphasis on Delegated Financial Powers, with detailed discussions on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), highlighting its strategic importance in defense procurement and financial activities.

This training is part of an ongoing effort to enhance the financial acumen of senior medical officers in the armed forces, ensuring they are well-versed in managing budgets efficiently and understanding the economic implications of their decisions.

The session aimed at empowering these officers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of financial operations within the military’s medical departments, contributing to more effective and efficient service delivery.