Itanagar, Sep 24 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Wednesday emphasised the transformative impact of GST reforms on the state’s economy while participating in a GST awareness campaign organised at Naharlagun, near here.
The event was organised by Arunachal Chamber of Commerce & Industries (ACC&I), as part of the nationwide 100-day GST Bhachat Utsav.
Addressing traders and entrepreneurs, Mein highlighted the critical role of local businesses in implementing GST effectively, an official communique said here.
He said the reform, introduced under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, has simplified compliance, strengthened India’s indirect tax system, and bolstered economic growth.
Pointing to Arunachal Pradesh’s progress, Mein noted that the state’s GST collections have surged nearly seven-fold, from Rs 227 crore in 2017-18 to around Rs 1,900 crore in 2023-24.
The additional resources, he said, have been channelled into road construction, healthcare improvements, educational expansion, and welfare programmes.
Recalling Prime Minister Modi’s appreciation for local businessmen’s support in GST implementation, Mein stressed that the benefits of the reform should reach ordinary citizens.
Speaking about the ongoing ‘Seva Pakhwada’, running until October 2, he highlighted government initiatives including ‘Poshan Abhiyan’, ‘GST Bachat Utsav’, and ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’, aimed at empowering local industries, promoting Swadeshi products, and advancing the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
“With the support of all NDA legislators, we aim to take the message of #NextGenGST and Swadeshi to every household in Arunachal Pradesh,” Mein said, expressing gratitude to Modi for reforms that have opened avenues for local businesses.
He urged all sections of society to contribute to nation-building.
“Together, let us strengthen India’s economy, culture, and society as we march towards the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047,” the DyCM added.
The programme saw participation from women and child development minister Dasanglu Pul, MLAs Techi Kaso, Toko Tatung, Zingnu Namchoom, Rotom Tebin, Puinnyo Apum, ACC&I President Tarh Nachung, and senior state BJP leaders. PTI UPL UPL RG
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