IICA, DG Resettlement hold 5th Batch of Directors' Certification in Corporate Governance
Published: Jul 16, 2026
By TIOLCorplaws News Service
NEW DELHI, JULY 16, 2026: 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.
Lt Gen Sethi observed that the defence sector brings a deeply ingrained sense of ethics, a habit of strict accountability for outcomes, and a rigorous, disciplined approach to risk management built over decades of high-pressure environments. These qualities, he noted, make defence personnel exceptionally well-suited for corporate boards, which increasingly demand independent judgment, institutional discipline, and an unwavering commitment to transparency.
In 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.
