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Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan recently met with local shopkeepers to promote Swadeshi products and raise awareness about GST reforms. He described the new tax structure as a 'Bachat Utsav' that makes daily essentials more affordable for common people. The minister highlighted significant savings on agricultural equipment, including up to Rs 1.87 lakh on combine harvesters. Chouhan emphasized that all MPs and MLAs will participate in market visits to ensure these benefits reach people effectively.

Key Points: Shivraj Chouhan Promotes Swadeshi Products and GST Benefits

  • Chouhan calls GST reforms 'Bachat Utsav' making daily essentials more affordable
  • New GST rates bring major savings on agricultural equipment and tractors
  • Minister urges traders and citizens to support Indian Swadeshi products
  • Awareness campaign launched to ensure GST benefits reach common people directly
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MP: Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan meets shopkeepers, promotes Swadeshi products

Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan interacts with shopkeepers, promoting Swadeshi goods and explaining GST reforms that make daily essentials more affordable for common people.

"Modi Government has showered gifts. Daily-use products used by the common man are affordable starting today. - Shivraj Singh Chouhan"

Sehore, September 29

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday interacted with local shopkeepers in a public outreach initiative aimed at promoting Swadeshi products and raising awareness about the revised GST (Goods and Services Tax) rates.

The campaign aims to promote the use of locally produced goods while keeping traders and consumers informed about the latest tax updates.

Earlier, Chouhan hailed the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, calling it a "Bachat Utsav" for the people.

The union minister said that the changes had made daily-use items, agricultural equipment, and clothing more affordable, directly benefiting the common man.

While speaking to ANI, Chouhan said, "The Goddess is showering her blessings in Navratri. But Modi Government has showered gifts. Daily-use products used by the common man are affordable starting today. Agri products are affordable. Edible products are affordable. Clothes are less expensive. This is 'Bachat Utsav'. People will save money and utilise it somewhere else."

The minister highlighted that the new GST rates would bring major savings for farmers, and up to Rs 23,000 would be saved on small tractors, Rs 63,000 on big tractors, and Rs 1.87 lakh on combine harvesters.

Chouhan congratulated the people on the benefits of the reform and stressed that awareness was crucial.

"Congratulations to the people... All our MLAs, MPs and workers will go to the markets to create awareness on GST rates so that the benefit reaches people and doesn't stop midway," he said.

Emphasising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message, Chouhan urged citizens and traders to support Indian products. "Also, as per the message of PM Modi, we should purchase 'Swadeshi'... Traders should sell 'Swadeshi'," he said.

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 for luxury and sin goods.

The new framework is expected to ease compliance, reduce consumer prices, boost manufacturing, and support a wide range of industries, from agriculture to automobiles and from FMCG to renewable energy, and is intended to lower the cost of living, strengthen MSMEs, widen the tax base, and drive inclusive growth.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good initiative but implementation is key. Hope these GST benefits actually reach the common man and aren't absorbed by middlemen. Awareness campaigns are much needed!
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Arjun K
Bachat Utsav indeed! My father is a farmer and these savings on agricultural equipment will make a real difference. Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan! 🙏
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Sarah B
As someone who runs a small business, I appreciate the simplified tax slabs. The 5% and 18% rates make compliance much easier. Hope this boosts local manufacturing.
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Kavya N
While I support Swadeshi, the quality of local products needs to improve to compete with international brands. Lower prices are good, but quality matters too!
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Michael C
The focus on MSMEs and agriculture is commendable. These sectors form the backbone of Indian economy. Hope the benefits percolate down to the grassroots level.

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