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Union Minister Jitendra Singh has observed widespread acceptance of GST reforms across all communities in Jammu and Kashmir. During his visit to Doda's multifaceted society, he found unanimous support for the new tax structure. The minister personally engaged with shopkeepers, distributing roses and GST promotion stickers while encouraging local product sales. These GST reforms, which took effect on September 22, feature simplified tax slabs and come alongside PM Modi's push for indigenous goods during the festive season.

Key Points: Jitendra Singh Says All Communities Welcome GST Reforms

  • Union Minister visited Doda where all communities live together harmoniously
  • Shopkeepers were greeted with roses and GST promotion stickers
  • GST 2.0 features two main tax slabs of 5% and 18%
  • Prime Minister Modi encouraged buying indigenous products during festivals
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Every section of society is welcoming GST reforms, says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh reports unanimous support for GST reforms across all communities in Jammu and Kashmir, citing his visits to Doda and Udhampur.

"Wherever we went to any section of society, we saw happiness there - Jitendra Singh"

Udhampur, September 28

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday that all communities are widely welcoming the recent GST reforms in the country. He added that he visited a far-flung area of Doda where all Communities live together and no one from any community opposed the GST reforms.

Speaking to the media after attending a programme on GST reforms in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Udhampur, Union Minister Singh said, "Wherever we went to any section of society, we saw happiness there, and since Doda's society is multifaceted, there was no section here that had a different opinion about GST; every section of society is unanimously welcoming it."

Singh said that he also met with shopkeepers and greeted them with flowers (roses) before pasting a sticker inside their shops promoting the GST Reforms. He also spoke with shopkeepers, urging them to promote locally produced indigenous products.

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, approved by the Union Government on September 4, came into effect on September 22.

GST 2.0 features two main tax slabs: 5% and 18%, with a 40% compensation cess applied to luxury and sin goods.

The reforms to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure were approved during the 56th meeting of the GST Council earlier this month.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 126th episode of his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat', called for citizens to make the upcoming festive season more meaningful by choosing indigenous products.

Highlighting the ongoing "GST Bachat Utsav," he encouraged people to take a pledge to support local goods during their festival shopping.

"In the coming days, festivals and celebrations will be a succession of joys. We do a lot of shopping for every festival. And this time, there's even a 'GST Bachat Utsav' going on," the Prime Minister said.

"You can make your festivals even more special by taking a pledge. If we resolve to celebrate this festival with only indigenous products, you will see the joy of our celebrations increase exponentially," he added.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the reforms, I hope the government ensures proper implementation. Last time there was so much confusion for small traders. Let's see how this works on ground level.
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Anjali F
The focus on local products is excellent! 🇮🇳 During Diwali shopping, I'll definitely prioritize made-in-India goods. Support local artisans and businesses! ✨
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David E
As someone who works with multiple state taxes, this simplification is much needed. The 5% and 18% slabs make sense, though I wonder how services will be categorized.
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Karthik V
Good to see reforms reaching far-flung areas like Doda. When development reaches every corner of India, that's real progress. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
The 40% cess on luxury goods seems reasonable. Hope this brings more transparency and reduces tax evasion. The GST journey has been challenging but moving in right direction.

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