Nagpur: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday said corrupt elements in the corridors of power have been completely neutralized and corruption is no longer a password for opportunity, job or contract, but a path to jail.
Addressing the valedictory function of the 76th batch of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) and the National Academy of Direct Taxes in Maharashtra's Nagpur city, Dhankhar said corruption no longer dictates administration.
He said that India is no longer a sleeping giant but is rapidly moving towards becoming a world power.
“During the G-20 presidency, we became the voice of the global South. Such a powerful combination of nations.Look at the GDP and population they represent and their voices were not being heard. It is now on a major platform, thanks to Bhara and our visionary leadership,” he said.
Emphasizing on the use of technology to IRS officials, Dhankhar said cash handling has been a menace in the society and technology discourages informed handling of cash, which is extremely harmful for the society.
He said that such steps have brought unprecedented transparency and accountability to the system, which is in line with the standard of zero tolerance towards corruption in India today.
“I will not think much about corruption today.But one thing is certain that now the corrupt elements in the corridors of power have been duly neutralized. Corruption is no longer the password of opportunity or job or contract. Corruption is a path to one place, that is jail. There has been a paradigm shift and corruption now dictates our administration,” he said.
Dhankhar said that after independence, there was a time when India was one of the poorest countries in the world.Even in 1991, India's economy was smaller than that of cities like Paris and London. That was the size of India, which was once called the 'golden bird'. He said, but today India's economy is far ahead of the economies of France and Britain.
The Vice President said, India will be ahead of Japan and Germany in two years.
He said, “This change has happened because of the policy formulations that are appropriate for our country, and because of the vision that has been implemented and because of the bureaucracy that has made it happen.,
Dhankhar said India is the fastest growing major economy in the world, with an average GDP growth rate of 6.5 to 7 percent.
He said, India is moving faster than ever before and this progress is unstoppable.
India is now a land of hope and possibility, a preferred global destination for investment and opportunity, he said, adding that the country is preparing itself as a future global superpower.
"Those doubting our rapid growth and unstoppable rise need to step out of the bubble to experience an atmosphere of hope and possibility," he said.
Dhankhar also said that the tax system is now surprisingly friendly and helpful.It has been transformed from tax collectors to tax facilitators. He said that taxpayers are highly impressed with the prompt refunds and timely resolution of concerns.
Stressing the need to focus on clandestine transactions and wealth, he said the administration is challenged to maintain the pace, respond to the new needs and expectations of taxpayers while keeping tax fraud at bay.
Dhankhar said new technologies like artificial intelligence and advanced analytics are improving tax administration and helping curb tax evasion. Most importantly, it increases taxpayers' confidence in the system, which in turn encourages greater compliance.“Blockchain technology is an advanced database mechanism that allows transparent information sharing within a business network. A blockchain database stores data in blocks that are linked together in a chain. As patrons, I urge each of you to embrace technology as an enabler of positive change,” he said.
The Vice President asked the officers to work tirelessly towards achieving the collective aspirations of all.
He said, “Empower taxpayers with information, foster trust through transparency, maintain the highest standards of integrity in your professional conduct."
Addressing the valedictory function of the 76th batch of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) and the National Academy of Direct Taxes in Maharashtra's Nagpur city, Dhankhar said corruption no longer dictates administration.
He said that India is no longer a sleeping giant but is rapidly moving towards becoming a world power.
“During the G-20 presidency, we became the voice of the global South. Such a powerful combination of nations.Look at the GDP and population they represent and their voices were not being heard. It is now on a major platform, thanks to Bhara and our visionary leadership,” he said.
Emphasizing on the use of technology to IRS officials, Dhankhar said cash handling has been a menace in the society and technology discourages informed handling of cash, which is extremely harmful for the society.
He said that such steps have brought unprecedented transparency and accountability to the system, which is in line with the standard of zero tolerance towards corruption in India today.
“I will not think much about corruption today.But one thing is certain that now the corrupt elements in the corridors of power have been duly neutralized. Corruption is no longer the password of opportunity or job or contract. Corruption is a path to one place, that is jail. There has been a paradigm shift and corruption now dictates our administration,” he said.
Dhankhar said that after independence, there was a time when India was one of the poorest countries in the world.Even in 1991, India's economy was smaller than that of cities like Paris and London. That was the size of India, which was once called the 'golden bird'. He said, but today India's economy is far ahead of the economies of France and Britain.
The Vice President said, India will be ahead of Japan and Germany in two years.
He said, “This change has happened because of the policy formulations that are appropriate for our country, and because of the vision that has been implemented and because of the bureaucracy that has made it happen.,
Dhankhar said India is the fastest growing major economy in the world, with an average GDP growth rate of 6.5 to 7 percent.
He said, India is moving faster than ever before and this progress is unstoppable.
India is now a land of hope and possibility, a preferred global destination for investment and opportunity, he said, adding that the country is preparing itself as a future global superpower.
"Those doubting our rapid growth and unstoppable rise need to step out of the bubble to experience an atmosphere of hope and possibility," he said.
Dhankhar also said that the tax system is now surprisingly friendly and helpful.It has been transformed from tax collectors to tax facilitators. He said that taxpayers are highly impressed with the prompt refunds and timely resolution of concerns.
Stressing the need to focus on clandestine transactions and wealth, he said the administration is challenged to maintain the pace, respond to the new needs and expectations of taxpayers while keeping tax fraud at bay.
Dhankhar said new technologies like artificial intelligence and advanced analytics are improving tax administration and helping curb tax evasion. Most importantly, it increases taxpayers' confidence in the system, which in turn encourages greater compliance.“Blockchain technology is an advanced database mechanism that allows transparent information sharing within a business network. A blockchain database stores data in blocks that are linked together in a chain. As patrons, I urge each of you to embrace technology as an enabler of positive change,” he said.
The Vice President asked the officers to work tirelessly towards achieving the collective aspirations of all.
He said, “Empower taxpayers with information, foster trust through transparency, maintain the highest standards of integrity in your professional conduct."
