A seminar on 'Importance of tax payers in nation building' was held by the Income Tax Department, TDS Wing of Bhopal at Carmel Convent Sr. Sec. School, BHEL Bhopal on 25th July, 2022. The seminar was conducted under the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' initiative.

The Principal Dr Sr. Kripa offered floral welcome to Mr. Adesh Rai, IRS and Joint Commissioner of Income Tax and team members.Students were enlightened by some of the leading Income Tax officials :Mr. Adesh Rai, Mr. Adityaraje K. Pawar, IRS and Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax and Dr. Deepak Kumar, Income Tax officer, Bhopal. Income Tax officers Mr. P. Manoj and Ms. Shikha Jaitely were also present.

This intellectual session included the importance of paying taxes by the residents of our country. Tax is the biggest source of revenue for the government. Government uses this money for various developmental works such as the Chandrayaan Mission, the National Health Mission, i.e. Covid Vaccination, construction of roads and highways, hospitals, old age homes, etc. The funds are also used for disaster management, maintaining law and order by the Judiciary and the Police Department, Defence forces, science and technology, rural development, etc.

The highest regulatory body of Income Tax in India is the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The total population of India is 138 crore, out of which approximately 8.22 crore pay taxes. The latest reports reveal that the money contributed by the citizens of India in the FY 2021-22 in the form of direct taxes is Rs. 16,34,454 Crores. Income Tax Department functions mainly on the basis of Chanakya's principle - "Kosh Mulo Dand" (Finance is the backbone of the State)

So it can be concluded that India's tax paying population needs to escalate and the citizens of our country must realise their responsibility towards nation building. With a fruitful and interactive doubt clearing session, this insightful event came to an end.Mrs Madhumita the PRO coordinated the entire session and  representing  the school, Miss  Pakhi Dave , XII D expressed the words of gratitude.