ICA in partnership with DGR organises Certification programme
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), in partnership with the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), Ministry of Defence, inaugurated the Fifth Batch of its landmark Directors’ Certification in Corporate Governance for Defence Officers on 13th July 2026 at the IICA Campus in Manesar, Gurugram.
The two-week certification program brings together 30 senior officers representing all three services of the Indian Armed Forces. The program is specifically designed to orient participants with the conceptual and regulatory frameworks of corporate governance, effectively preparing them for leadership and Independent Director roles on corporate boards. By leveraging their extensive military experience in strategy, information technology, cyber security, and project management, the program equips these officers to contribute meaningfully to the Indian corporate ecosystem.
Addressing the group, Lt Gen Sanjay Sethi highlighted the significance of the transition from military to corporate service. He emphasized the unique value that senior defence officers bring to boardrooms through their long-standing experience in high-stakes decision-making, institutional leadership, and integrity.
n his address, Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, Director General & CEO, IICA, noted that since its inception in August 2024, the program has successfully trained 120 defence officers over four batches. With the commencement of the Fifth Batch, this number will rise to 150, reflecting the continued confidence reposed in this initiative by both the Ministry of Defence and Indian industry.
Gp Capt Susanta Biswas, VSM, representing the Directorate of Training-DGR, also addressed the gathering and emphasized the strong, continuing association between DGR and IICA in building corporate capacity for transitioning officers.
Earlier, Dr. Niraj Gupta, Head of the School of Corporate Governance & Public Policy, IICA, delivered the Welcome and Thematic Address, setting the conceptual baseline for the two-week program.(UPDATED ON 15TH JULY 2026)
