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Govt committed to provide stable, predictable taxation regime: Jaitley
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who presented his third India’s budget for 2016-17, announced Increased allocation of Rs.1,80,000 crore under PM MUDRA Yojana.
He also said that the government is committed to provide a stable and predictable taxation regime.
While presenting the budget, Jaitley added that Market Stabilization Fund for Pulses gets Rs.900 crore whereas Fiscal deficit for 2016-17 aimed at 3.5 percent.
Jaitley also provide relief to those living in rented houses: Deduction raised from Rs.24,000 to Rs.60,000 under Section 88G.
He further added that Plan, Non-Plan distinction to be removed from 2017-18.
Jaitley also raised the tax ceiling from Rs.2,000 to Rs.5,000 for the people having an income below Rs.5 lakh per annum.
Government is committed to implementing General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) from April 1, 2017, says Jaitley.
To reduce multiplicity of taxes and cascading, 13 taxes with collections of less than Rs.50 crore a year abolished, the finance minister said.
Jaitley also assures that Income tax deptartment will expand e-sahyog to assist small taxpayers while Scope of e-assessment to be expanded to seven mega cities to simplify compliance for taxpayers.
Taxation proposals to increase government revenue by Rs.19,610 crore, he added.
Penalty to be 50 percent of tax in income under-reporting cases, 200 percent in misreporting of facts.
Tax arrears can be paid in lieu of interest liabilities in retrospective taxation cases. Direct Benefit Transfer in fertilisers on pilot basis in few districts.
Limited tax compliance window from June 1 – September 30 for declaring undisclosed income at 45 percent including surcharge and penalties
Clean energy cess increased from Rs.200/tonne to Rs.400/tonne on coal, lignite and peat
*Moving towards a low tax regime with non-litigious approach.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.