A three-day outreach initiative titled 'Taxpayers' Hub' was officially launched on Thursday at the Chowkidingee Playground in Dibrugarh. The event, held alongside an ongoing book fair, has been organised by the Office of the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (AU-1), Dibrugarh, working in coordination with the Directorate of Income Tax (PR & P&P) based in New Delhi.
The opening ceremony witnessed addresses from several key dignitaries, including N Longvah, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, NER, Guwahati; D Songate, CCIT, Shillong; D Sonowal, PCIT-Guwahati; and KM Chowhan, PCIT, Assessment Unit-1, Dibrugarh. Prominent Assamese actress Nishita Goswami graced the occasion as the special guest of honour.
During the proceedings, Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah emphasised the importance of expanding the state's tax base. The programme is designed to engage with citizens and foster greater awareness regarding taxation matters in the region.