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Andhra Pradesh has made a groundbreaking move by releasing government orders entirely in Telugu for the first time. Chief Minister N. Chandra Babu Naidu unveiled the new GST 2.0 reforms, which aim to simplify taxation and reduce financial burden on citizens. The innovative approach includes reducing tax rates on essential items and agricultural products, potentially saving people around Rs 8,000 crore. By communicating in the local language, the government hopes to make administrative processes more accessible and transparent.

Key Points: Naidu Launches Telugu GOs for GST 2.0 Tax Reforms

  • First-ever government orders issued fully in Telugu language
  • GST 2.0 reforms reduce tax burden on common people
  • Tax rates slashed on essential commodities and agricultural inputs
  • New policy aims to bring administration closer to people
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Andhra Pradesh releases govt orders in Telugu for the first time

Andhra Pradesh makes history by issuing government orders in Telugu, simplifying tax communication for citizens and businesses.

"This is not just tax reform; this is a change. - N. Chandra Babu Naidu"

Amaravati, Sep 21

For the first time in the history of Andhra Pradesh, the state government on Sunday issued government orders (GOs) in the Telugu language.

The Commercial Taxes Department started issuing GOs in Telugu along with English language. The Revenue (Commercial Taxes) department issued GO number 344 in Telugu for the first time.

The GO pertains to new Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, which will come into force from midnight. Chief Minister N. Chandra Babu Naidu released the booklet of all the Telugu GOs relating to the GST 2.0 rules.

The state government claims that this is a major step towards bringing administration closer to people. People can now read Tax GOs in their mother tongue, Telugu, easily.

Anything read in the mother tongue reaches the heart easily. The innovative move of the Commercial Taxes Department is hailed by all the stakeholders in both the Telugu states, including thousands of dealers, accountants, officers, staff and professionals, according to the Chief Commissioner of State Taxes and Commercial Taxes, Babu A.

The Chief Minister reviewed the state's tax policy with the concerned officials. He felt that GST 2.0 is not just a tax reform but a people-first approach, which will reduce costs, simplify the process, empower every household, farmer, student and strengthen the system.

From tractors to textbooks to medicines, every rupee saved contributes to sustainable development. This is not just tax reform; this is a change.

The 'GST 2.0 Next-Gen Reforms', which will come into effect from midnight of September 21, will further strengthen the Indian economy. It is estimated that these reforms will generate an additional benefit of about Rs 2 lakh crore.

This new GST regime, brought with the principle of 'people first', will benefit every household, farmers, students and various sectors. Especially, the people of the state will get the benefit of Rs 8,000 crore due to this change.

According to an official statement, the price burden on the common man has been reduced by reducing GST on essential commodities from 18 per cent to 5 per cent. Taxes have been reduced on items like butter, ghee, paneer, soaps, shampoo, toothpaste, hair oil, processed food, biscuits, and coffee.

The middle class got a big relief with the reduction of GST on two-wheelers, small cars, TVs, ACs, and cement from 28 per cent to 18 per cent. In addition, the tax on sweets, chocolates, and ice creams was reduced to 5 per cent.

GST on fertilisers, pesticides and tractors used in agriculture has been reduced from 12 per cent to 5 per cent. This will be a huge help to farmers.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a small business owner from Vijayawada, I can't tell you how much this means to us. No more struggling with English legal jargon. Now we can actually understand the GST rules that affect our daily business. Thank you! 🙏
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the move to local language, I hope they maintain English versions too for businesses that operate across states. Regional language adoption is good, but we shouldn't lose the uniformity that English provides for pan-India operations.
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Vikram M
The GST rate reductions are the real hero here! From tractors to toothpaste - everything becoming more affordable. Combined with Telugu GOs, this is truly a people-friendly reform. Chandra Babu Naidu government doing good work! 💪
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Anjali F
My father is a farmer in Guntur district. The reduction in GST on fertilizers and tractors from 12% to 5% will make a huge difference to families like ours. And now understanding the rules in Telugu? Perfect combination for rural empowerment!
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Karthik V
Hope other states follow Andhra's example. Administration in local languages is the need of the hour. When policies are accessible in mother tongue, true democracy functions better. Jai Telugu! 🎯

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