A two-day National Seminar on “GST Reforms – Realizing the Vision of Viksit Bharat 2047” was held at Zisaji Presidency College, Kiphire, from April 14 to 15. The event was organised in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi. The inaugural session was held at the college auditorium attended by academicians, officials, public representatives, NGOs, entrepreneurs and students.
Prof. N.M.P. Verma spoke on the current landscape of GST in India, while Bijayananda Panda from Wipro Ltd presented the keynote address, focusing on GST’s role in economic growth. As part of the public dialogue session, two officers from the Department of Taxes served as resource persons, sharing practical perspectives on GST implementation and related challenges.
The welcome address was delivered by principal of the college, Dr. Phyobenthung, underlining the importance of GST reforms in shaping a developed India. Vice principal and convener of the seminar, Dr. Purna Chandra Mishra, provided an overview of the objectives and relevance of GST 2.0. The inaugural address was delivered by Principal Commissioner of Customs, New Delhi, Dheeraj Rastogi.
The seminar seeks to foster meaningful dialogue and identify effective approaches to strengthening GST reforms in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
The programme commenced with the national song, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and an invocation and concluded with a vote of thanks by Head of the Department of Economics and Co-Convener of the seminar, Dr. Mamata Panda.
