With the inauguration, taxpayers can easily visit the office to get their questions or problems resolved. Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), stated that the building has been designed keeping in mind the convenience of taxpayers, while also ensuring an environment-friendly setup. The inauguration ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Executive Director, HRH Group of Hotels; Dr. Mannalal Rawat, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha); Mr. Chunnilal Garasiya, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha); Mr. Phool Singh Meena, Member of Legislative Assembly, Udaipur Rural and Mr. Arvind Poswal, District Collector, Udaipur. The GST Bhawan features a conference hall, meeting hall, data analytics cell, library, interrogation cell, and a guest house. Sitharaman emphasized the office's role in serving 13 districts and the importance of reducing GST-related grievances through effective information sharing. During the event, Sitharaman also launched ICETAB 2.0, a handheld device designed to enhance customs operations by enabling real-time report uploads and faster cargo clearance.

Inauguration of GST Bhawan in Udaipur by Union Finance Minister of India, Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman

Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Mr. Arvind Poswal, Mr. Phool Singh Meena and other dignitaries at the inauguration of GST Bhawan in Udaipur

Sat, 31 Aug

ET WLF 2024: India's Global Leadership and the Rise of the Global South

Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi delivered a keynote address at the ET World Leaders Forum, highlighting India's pivotal role in supporting the Global

South. During his speech, Mr. Modi emphasized the significant assistance India provided to African nations and its efforts to amplify the voice of the Global South during its G20 presidency. The ET World Leaders Forum featured a diverse lineup of prominent speakers, including: Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India; Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology of India; Mr. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture and Tourism of India; Mr. Nouriel Roubini, Professor Emeritus, Stern School of Business, New York University & CEO, Roubini Macro Associates; Ms. Kelly Mahon Tullier, Vice Chair and Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer, Visa; Mr. Thomas Dohmke, CEO, GitHub; Mr. Rich Lesser, Global Chair, BCG; Mr. Ahmed Mazhari, President, Microsoft Asia; Mr. Marc-André Blanchard, Head, CDPQ Global; Mr. Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country Manager, India & South Asia, Visa; Mr. Omri Morgenshtern, CEO, Agoda; Mr. Gautam Hari Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director, Raymond Limited and others. Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Executive Director, HRH Group of Hotels, participated as a panel speaker in the session titled "Beyond Borders: Boosting India's Tourism on the Global Map." Mewar shared his insights alongside fellow speakers Mr. Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country Manager, India & South Asia, Visa; Mr. Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder & Group CEO, Make My Trip Limited; Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, The Indian Hotels Company Limited; Ms. Neelu Khatri, Co- Founder & Senior Vice President - International Operations, Akasa Air and Mr. Mandeep S. Lamba, President & CEO (South Asia), HVS ANAROCK as moderator. The Economic Times World Leaders Forum serves as a preeminent gathering for global leaders to converge on ideas that drive worldwide prosperity. Hosted by India's most renowned news team at The Economic Times, the Forum offers a unique platform for debating and discussing innovative strategies, cultural perspectives, and business practices that foster success. The event provides ample opportunities for participants to engage with peers, forge new partnerships, and collaborate on problem-solving initiatives.

Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar as a panel speaker in the session titled "Beyond Borders: Boosting India's Tourism on the Global Map"