ENA Economy 2025-03-24 16:11:58 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Mar 24 (KNN)</strong> The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Delhi East Commissionerate successfully conducted a two-day GST Registration Campaign on March 21-22, 2025.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The initiative aimed to promote compliance and awareness among unregistered manufacturers and traders.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">During the campaign, GST officers addressed over 2,000 queries from potential registrants, leading to the generation of more than 100 fresh GST registration applications.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Additionally, 7,500 pamphlets in Hindi and Urdu outlining GST provisions were distributed to spread awareness.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Helpdesks were set up at key locations, including Hallan Chowk, Old Seelampur, Gole Baithak, Jacket Market of Jaffrabad, Subhash Road, and New Seelampur.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The response from the trade community was highly encouraging, particularly from businesses that previously conducted transactions primarily in cash.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A unique aspect of the campaign was the involvement of 200 university students as GST Ambassadors. These students conducted door-to-door visits, briefed traders on GST benefits, and assisted with survey collection.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">They worked under the guidance of GST officials, including 10 Assistant/Deputy Commissioners and 80 supporting staff members. The students academic expertise in marketing and sales was leveraged to generate potential leads for GST officers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The campaign also featured skits, street plays, and public announcements organised by the National School of Drama (NSD) to educate the public on the importance of tax compliance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Under the leadership of Pawan Kumar, Commissioner of CGST Delhi East, and key officials, the campaign successfully promoted formalisation in the economy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Mahesh Kumar Rustogi, Director General, DGTS, lauded the initiative, emphasising its role in Indias economic growth and envisioning its expansion nationwide.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 41508 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/economy/cgst-delhi-east-organizes-awareness-programme-for-unregistered-traders 2025-03-24 16:11:58 knnindia.co.in