Recently, the @GST_Council in its 47th meeting recommended to reconsider the approach for imposition of GST on specified food items like pulses, cereals, flour, etc. There have been a lot of misconceptions about this that have been spread, says FM @nsitharaman
@GST_Council@nsitharaman Is this the first time such food articles are being taxed? No. States were collecting significant revenue from food grain in the pre-GST regime. Punjab alone collected more Rs 2,000 cr on food grain by way of purchase tax. UP collected Rs 700 cr, says FM @nsitharaman
@GST_Council@nsitharaman Taking this into account, when GST was rolled out, a #GSTRate of 5% was made applicable on BRANDED cereals, pulses, flour. Later this was amended to tax only such items which were sold under REGISTERED brand or brand on which enforceable right was not foregone by supplier: FM
India and Jamaica continue to enjoy cordial and friendly relations based on democratic values, common links of history, membership of Commonwealth, use of English language and love of Cricket: President #RamNathKovind
Economic and commercial interactions between our two countries continue to grow, despite constraints of Geographical distance: President #RamNathKovind
Departure Statement by Prime Minister @narendramodi : I look forward to offering prayers at the Mayadevi Temple on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Jayanti. I am honored to follow in the footsteps of millions of Indians to pay reverence at the sacred site of Lord Buddha's birth
@narendramodi I also look forward to meeting Prime Minister @SherBDeuba again after our productive discussions during his visit to India last month. We will continue to build on our shared understanding to expand cooperation in multiple areas, including hydropower, development & connectivity
@narendramodi@SherBDeuba Apart from visiting Mayadevi Temple, I'll be participating in “Shilanyas” ceremony of India International Centre for Buddhist Culture & Heritage in the Lumbini Monastic Zone. I'll also be attending celebrations to mark the occasion of Buddha Jayanti organized by Nepal Govt.