The Union Minister said, "On the occasion of the first day of Navratri, I got the opportunity to interact with the shop owners and traders of Amar Colony. I have congratulated them and I have delivered PM Modi's message to them. The shop owners have accepted the Next Generation GST reform
Speaking in Patna, Bihar, Rai emphasised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of making essential items more affordable for the poor and middle class. Rai mentioned that poor people, farmers, labourers, and the middle class will greatly benefit from these tax cuts.
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Monday announced that the Centre will distribute 25 lakh free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) on the occasion of Navratri.
Joshi noted that as a Consumer Affairs minister, he expects the new rates to be entirely passed on to the end consumer. To monitor the situation, the government has also established a helpline number.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw slammed the Opposition parties for criticising the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, which come into effect on Monday.
"During that time, we should see the situation. You used to criticise it so much, called it as Gabbar Singh Tax, whatever, leave that. The situation right now is that we implemented GST, and got second generation (reforms) too, and people are benefiting from this," he added.
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has said that India's economy has expanded from USD 2 trillion in 2014 to USD 4.3 trillion and the government is keen to make the economy stronger at a time of global uncertainty.
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Monday announced that the Centre will distribute 25 lakh free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) on the occasion of Navratri.
The union minister said that the changes had made daily-use items, agricultural equipment, and clothing more affordable, directly benefiting the common man.
As the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms come into effect on Monday, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the move will lead to savings in households.
While speaking to ANI after the reforms came into effect, the Union Minister also highlighted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had worked to ensure public trust in the new system.
As the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms come into effect on the occasion of Navratri, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that the government will reach out to traders and consumers to spread awareness regarding the benefits of the new tax slabs.