<span style="color: #222222;">Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today, November 14, urged Defence Accounts Department to ensure judicious use of financial resources through quick and transparent decision-making as it is key to strengthening combat readiness of armed forces.<br />''<br />''He was speaking at the Controllers' Conference organised by Defence Accounts Department in New Delhi. He said there is a need for the Department to initiate a process of reforms within itself related to  IT capabilities, financial knowledge and other key areas. Mr. Singh also emphasised strengthening the internal vigilance mechanism.<br />''<br />''He stressed the need for timely payment to all the beneficiaries of payment services including soldiers, pensioners and third parties and quick resolution of their problems.</span><br />