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IPS Officer DK Kedia Honored with ‘CA in Public Service’ Award

Deepak Kumar Kedia, Inspector General (IG) Headquarters, National Security Guard (NSG), has been honored with the ‘CA in Public Service’ Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The award, presented at the World Forum of Accountants Meet in New Delhi on February 1, 2025, recognizes his outstanding contributions to public service, particularly in law enforcement and national security. Kedia, known as the ‘CA in Uniform’, has a distinguished career that bridges finance and policing, making significant impacts in counter-terrorism and national security.

Key Highlights

Award & Recognition

  • Received the ‘CA in Public Service’ Award from ICAI on February 1, 2025.
  • Honored for his exceptional contributions to law enforcement and national security.
  • Also awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service on Republic Day 2025.

Current Role

  • Designation: Inspector General (IG) Headquarters, NSG.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic planning & operational oversight for NSG.
  • Counter-terrorism operations.

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Professional & Academic Background

  • Known as the ‘CA in Uniform’ for his dual expertise in finance & policing.
  • Prior experience in finance with Steel Authority of India (SAIL), Rourkela Steel Plant.
  • Educational Qualifications
  • Chartered Accountant (CA)
  • Company Secretary (CS)
  • Cost & Management Accountant (CMA)
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • Master of Arts in Anti-Corruption Studies (International Anti-Corruption Academy, Vienna, Austria).

Key Points Held

  • Superintendent of Police (SP) in Assam.
  • Director (Left Wing Extremism), Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • Additional Director, Enforcement Directorate.
  • Inspector General of Police (Law & Order), Assam.

Impact & Contributions

  • Strengthened national security measures through his leadership.
  • Played a key role in counter-terrorism operations as part of NSG.
  • Expert in financial crimes, corruption control, and law enforcement strategies.
  • Recognized for integrity, excellence, and commitment to public service.
Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? IPS Officer DK Kedia Honored with ‘CA in Public Service’ Award
Current Position Inspector General (IG) Headquarters, NSG
Award
‘CA in Public Service’ Award (ICAI)
Other Honors
President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (Republic Day 2025)
Nicknamed
‘CA in Uniform’
Education
CA, CS, CMA, LLB, MA in Anti-Corruption Studies
Previous Experience
Finance & Accounts at SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant
Key Roles
SP (Assam), Director (LWE), Additional Director (ED), IG (Law & Order, Assam)
Key Contributions
National security, counter-terrorism, law enforcement, financial crime control
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