PM Modi Lauds Nara Lokesh for Andhra Pradesh GST Savings Campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly commended Nara Lokesh, the Information Technology (IT) Minister of Andhra Pradesh, for spearheading a consumer awareness campaign designed to highlight the savings achieved by the public due to the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalization.
Key Highlights of the Campaign and Laudatory Remarks
- Focus on Consumer Savings: The campaign, initiated by the Andhra Pradesh government, focused on quantifying and communicating the direct financial benefits received by the common consumer following the GST rate cuts (GST 2.0).
- PM’s Recognition: Prime Minister Modi recognized the campaign as a crucial step toward achieving the goals of the GST reforms, which aim to boost affordability and purchasing power across the country.
- Effective Communication: The commendation implicitly recognizes the value of effective communication by state governments in ensuring that the intended benefits of Central government fiscal policies are clearly understood and realized by the public.
- GST 2.0 Success: The campaign’s success in highlighting savings further supports the Central Government’s narrative that the GST rate rationalization has been a positive measure for the economy and the common man.
Source :- The Hindu Business Line