March 10, 2026 6:41 PM
President Murmu meets IRS officer trainees, highlights role of direct taxes in nation-building
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday interacted with officer trainees of the 79th batch of the Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, emphasising the crucial role of direct taxes in driving national development and inclusive growth. During the interaction, the President said that direct taxes provide a stable source of revenue that enables governments to invest in key sectors such as infrastructure, education, healthcare and social welfare. She noted that a fair ...