The Income Tax Department, North East Region, organised an awareness programme under the nationwide campaign “PRARAMBH 2026” to familiarise taxpayers with the New Income Tax Act, 2025, which came into effect on April 1, 2026.
The programme brought together senior Income Tax officials, stakeholders, media representatives and members of the public to discuss the key features of the new tax regime and its implementation.
Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax N. Sanayaima Singh delivered the welcome address, while Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Range-Imphal, P.S. Themreikan delivered the inaugural address. He stated that the campaign, launched by the Finance Minister on March 20, 2026, aims to improve public understanding of the new law in line with the vision of “Viksit Bharat.”
Themreikan said the New Income Tax Act, 2025 focuses on simplification, transparency and ease of compliance, making tax provisions easier to understand while reducing procedural complexity.
Secretary to the Government of Manipur N. Kheda Varta Singh also attended the programme and stressed the importance of awareness campaigns in ensuring a smooth transition from the old tax framework to the new Act.
Commissioner of Income Tax C. Deepak Singh delivered the keynote address and explained the transition from the Income Tax Act, 1961 to the New Income Tax Act, 2025 through a presentation. He highlighted the expected benefits of the new system, including reduced litigation and improved taxpayer compliance.
Joint Commissioner of Income Tax Haridas Rajkumar showcased several departmental initiatives designed to support taxpayers, including simplified educational materials in regional languages, “Samvaad” expert video sessions, “Kar Setu,” and the AI-enabled chatbot “Kar Saathi.” A live demonstration of the digital resources was also conducted during the event.
The programme also featured an interactive question and feedback session moderated by Income Tax Officer S. Sachidananda, where participants shared suggestions regarding the new Act and related procedures.
Income Tax Officer Kh. Bhopen Singh delivered the vote of thanks, concluding the programme with a renewed commitment by the department towards transparent and taxpayer-friendly administration through technology and public outreach.
