Vapi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated 12 GST Service Centers in Gujarat from Vapi. These centers are located in Gandhidham, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Godhra, Vapi, Mahesana, Palanpur, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, and Junagadh.

During the event, Sitharaman addressed various issues, such as combating bogus billing across India, promoting digital payments, implementing “One Nation, One Tax,” advocating for ‘Mera Bill Mera Adhikar,’ and commended the 20% increase in tax collection from Gujarat, reaching a total tax collection of Rs. 1,00,000 crore.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the need for both increased tax collection and a broader enrollment of establishments and businesses. She stressed the importance of a transparent tax system in which everyone participates. She also mentioned that avoiding taxes is not a beneficial strategy, as it hinders potential sales.

Sitharaman encouraged consumers to demand bills when making purchases, stating that it contributes to the nation’s development. She stated that withholding bills from customers, despite receiving payment, is not in the national interest.

Furthermore, the finance minister highlighted that GST has reduced tax rates for essential goods and services, ensuring that consumers no longer face double taxation or overlaps. This has resulted in reduced taxes compared to the pre-GST era.

State Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai who is an MLA from the Pardi assembly seat constituency in Vapi, was also present at the event.

State Finance Minister Kanu Desai said that Vapi plays a significant role in the state’s economy, providing direct and indirect employment to over two lakh people and contributing to 10% of Gujarat’s GSDP.

Members of Parliament from Valsad, Dr. K.C. Patel, and officials from various departments, workers, and other dignitaries were also in attendance. DeshGujarat