JAMMU, MARCH 01: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the GST symposium and Tax awareness initiative ‘Kar-Tavya’ for industries, traders association, DDOs & other stakeholders, at the Convention Center.
The GST symposium is being organized by J&K State Taxes Department in collaboration with The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
The Lt Governor said the outreach to help, guide the stakeholders & taxpayers to build synergy and to achieve the prime objective to set J&K on a high growth trajectory.
Systematic approach by the State Taxes Department to simplify the regulatory compliances has led to revenue augmentation and improved ease of doing business for the stakeholders. Such symposium and awareness drive will further stimulate the rate of compliance & productive capacity, added the Lt Governor.
“We are following the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s mantra of Transform, Reform & Perform to build a prosperous & Atmanirbhar J&K. It is the collective responsibility of citizens and business enterprises to unlock potential and drive J&K’s economic growth,” said the Lt Governor.
The reforms and policies focus on protection and empowerment of the common man. Our long-term economic development policies are aimed at reducing inequalities for the welfare of society. Robust growth in business sectors will benefit society as a whole, the Lt Governor observed.
It is imperative to ensure that economic growth through stabilization of the tax revenues is ensured at all levels. At the same time it should also be ensured that habit gets inculcated in every business enterprise & consumers to pay taxes with pride, he added.
