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Public Works Department was formed in Feb. 1855. The respective Chief Engineers of the then provinces were made responsible for compilation of Accounts and control over expenditure incurred by the disbursing officers. During the year 1860, it was felt that Chief Engineers were not able to manage the accounts and this responsibility was taken back them. During the year 1889 a committee was set up by the Govt. P.W. Accounts, which stressed the need for having a properly trained accountant in the office of every Executive Engineer.

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Utkal Diwas, celebrated annually on the 1st of April, marks a historic milestone in India’s administrative and cultural history. On this day in 1936, Odisha (formerly Orissa) became the first state to be formed on a linguistic basis, fulfilling the long-cherished dreams of legendary leaders like Madhusudan Das and Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati. Beyond its political significance, the day is a vibrant tribute to the state’s magnificent heritage—from the soul-stirring rhythms of Odissi dance and the intricate beauty of filigree work to the architectural grandeur of the Konark Sun Temple. It is a day when Odias across the globe unite to honor their resilient spirit, rich language, and the timeless “Spirit of Utkal.”

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Our Organization

Divisional Accountants Cadre is one of the oldest cadres in the country. This cadre was created with a definite purpose of keeping central control over the spending by the respective State Govt. in the Public Works Department. It came into existence more than 165 years ago i.e. from the year 1855. Subsequently, according to the recommendations of different committees constituted for the purpose of working of Public Works Accounts during the year 1858, 1889 etc, the duties, responsibilities, and status of the Divisional Accountants were finalized. Divisional Accountants / Divisional Accounts Officers/Sr.

Our Organization

Divisional Accountants Cadre is one of the oldest cadres in the country. This cadre was created with a definite purpose of keeping central control over the spending by the respective State Govt. in the Public Works Department. It came into existence more than 165 years ago i.e. from the year 1855. Subsequently, according to the recommendations of different committees constituted for the purpose of working of Public Works Accounts during the year 1858, 1889 etc, the duties, responsibilities, and status of the Divisional Accountants were finalized. Divisional Accountants / Divisional Accounts Officers/Sr.

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Odisha has become a hub of educational and health care prominence. Premier institutes of national importance like AIIMS, IIT, NISER, IISER, IIM, Institute of Physics, Institute of Mathematics, Institute of Life Science, Central University, Rice Research Institute, and several Medical Universities apart from high-class other Government and Private Universities cater to the educational endeavour of the Government.

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ODISHA DAOs’ & DAs’ ASSOCIATION

The Cadre of Divisional Accountants is one of the oldest serving cadre of the Country. It was constituted as early as 1860 and by 1946-47, it had become an organised cadre working in the PWD and other divisions but administered by respective Accountant General.

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