Two-week GST Sahyogi training to be held in Dimapur

DIMAPUR — A two-week Goods and Services Tax (GST) capacity-building training programme will be held in Dimapur in September to create a cadre of trained local youth as GST Sahyogis to assist the trade, particularly Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), in procedural GST compliance.

The training will be conducted at Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Dimapur by resource persons from the National Academy of Customs Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN) Shillong.

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According to a press release, the training will focus on practical aspects of GST such as registration, filing of returns, payment of taxes, e-invoicing, and addressing common compliance challenges and will include hands-on training on the GSTN portal.

It was mentioned that there are several challenges for small businesses and traders in Nagaland in accessing affordable, quality GST compliance assistance. Professional chartered accountants and GST Practitioners are scarce in many towns and rural areas in the state.

Noting that small businesses often struggle with GST compliance and face difficulties in responding to Departmental Notices, often risking non-compliance or penalties, the release stated that the GST Sahyogi training programme aims to build local capacity, bridge the rural-urban gap, and simultaneously generate meaningful employment for the educated youth of Nagaland.

The objective of the GST Sahyogi programme is to equip local, educated youth in Nagaland with practical GST skill sets tailored for local businesses. It also seeks to establish a cadre of certified GST Sahyogis available to the business community for affordable and accessible GST-related assistance covering all districts of Nagaland.

In addition, the programme aims to foster compliant business practices, thereby contributing to better tax administration and government revenue.

On successful completion, candidates will be issued a “GST Sahyogi” certificate. Their names and contact details will be displayed at local GST offices and relevant public platforms, enabling businesses to access their services directly. Periodic refresher sessions and a support network will be established for continued upskilling.

In this regard, the CGST Commissionerate and the State Taxes Department of Nagaland have reached out to local trade associations to assist in identifying suitable participants who can be nominated to attend this certificate course.