The Income Tax Department in Dimapur holds an awareness campaign, ‘Prarambh 2026', on the New Income Tax Act, 2025, introducing digital tools like Kar Saathi and Kar Setu.
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DIMAPUR — The Income Tax Department in Dimapur launched an awareness campaign on the New Income Tax Act, 2025, at Hotel Grand Maspel on Thursday as part of the nationwide outreach initiative "Prarambh 2026".
Organised under the aegis of the Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, North Eastern Region, the campaign aimed to educate taxpayers, stakeholders, and the general public on the provisions, reforms, and implementation framework of the newly introduced Act, which came into effect on April 1, 2026.
According to a DIPR report, the programme formed part of a broader regional outreach initiative following the mega outreach event held in Guwahati on May 7. Similar awareness campaigns were simultaneously organised across major Northeastern cities, including Shillong, Imphal, Aizawl, Itanagar, and Agartala.
The department announced plans to extend such awareness initiatives to rural and remote areas to ensure the last-mile dissemination of information and greater taxpayer inclusion.
The primary objectives of the campaign were to create widespread awareness about the provisions of the new Act, help stakeholders understand the changes, and promote transparency, trust, and voluntary compliance through open dialogue.
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The programme witnessed participation from senior officials of the Income Tax Department, tax professionals, stakeholders from various sectors, media representatives, and members of the public.
Commissioner of Income Tax N Jungio, in his inaugural address, underscored the importance of taxpayer awareness for the smooth implementation of the new tax regime. He described the new Act as a modernised and simplified framework designed to make the taxation process easier, more accessible, and user-friendly.
Detailed presentations on key provisions were delivered by senior officers. Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) Imlimeren Jamir presented on “Introduction to the New Income Tax Act, 2025 and Income Tax Rules, 2026 – simplification, key features and overview, taxpayer initiatives and useful smarter tools”. He highlighted the government’s efforts to simplify tax laws, reduce procedural complexities, and improve taxpayer convenience through digital initiatives.
Commissioner of Income Tax (TDS) T James Singson spoke on “TDS Overview and Provisions in the Income Tax Act, 2025", elaborating on updated tax deduction provisions and compliance requirements.
Deputy Director of Income Tax (I&CI) Upendro Nahakpam delivered a presentation on “Statement of financial transactions (SFTs) in the Income Tax Act, 2025: Overview", explaining reporting obligations and the role of financial transaction monitoring.
One of the major highlights of the programme was the promotion of “Kar Saathi", an AI-enabled chatbot developed by the department to assist taxpayers with real-time responses to income tax-related queries. A dedicated kiosk was set up at the venue, allowing participants to experience the platform.