Two-week GST Sahyogi training begins in Dimapur

DIMAPUR — A two-week Goods and Services Tax (GST) Sahyogi training programme aimed at creating a cadre of trained local youth to assist small businesses in Nagaland in complying with basic GST rules and procedures was inaugurated on Monday.

According to a press release, it was inaugurated by L Beimopha, additional director general, National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN), Shillong, at Dimapur CGST Commissionerate in the presence of senior officers of central and state GST and representatives of trade.

The training is being conducted by NACIN Shillong in collaboration with CGST Dimapur and will also have resource persons from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

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The training, scheduled from September 15 to the 26th, will focus on practical aspects of GST such as registration, filing of returns, payment of taxes, and addressing common compliance challenges and will include hands-on training.

Thirty-seven participants from across Nagaland have been selected in consultation with the local trade bodies and the Nagaland State Taxes Department to undergo this training. The participants represent 16 out of the 17 districts of Nagaland, with 25% of them being female.

On successful completion, the 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.