The programme was conducted as part of the Department’s nationwide outreach initiative aimed at familiarizing taxpayers and stakeholders with the key features of the new Income-tax Act, 2025 and promoting voluntary compliance through awareness and engagement.
Director General, National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT) Dr. Sibichen K. Mathew graced the occasion as the chief guest. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Nagpur Sunil Umap delivered the opening remarks and welcomed the participants to the programme.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Sibichen K. Mathew elaborated on the vision and objectives behind the Income-tax Act, 2025 and highlighted the efforts made towards simplification of tax laws, ease of understanding, and reduction of complexities for taxpayers. He emphasisd the importance of technology-driven taxpayer services and encouraged stakeholders to make effective use of the
The technical sessions covered key provisions and major changes under the Income-tax Act, 2025, including Non-Profit Organizations, TDS, and Intelligence & Criminal Investigation. The programme also featured an audio-visual presentation, live demonstration of the AI-powered “KAR SAATHI” Chatbot, interactive Q&A sessions, and distribution of informational brochures.