DIMAPUR, JUNE 19 (MExN): The Department of Economics, Tetso College, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, organised a two-day National Seminar on the theme “GST 2.0: A Step Toward Viksit Bharat” on June 18 and 19, 2026 at the college campus.
The seminar brought together academicians, researchers, tax professionals, policymakers and students to discuss the evolving role of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India’s development trajectory and its relevance to the vision of Viksit Bharat.
The programme featured two keynote speakers. Dr Dukhabandhu Sahoo, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, IIT Bhubaneswar, spoke on the transformative potential of GST reforms in strengthening economic growth and fiscal governance in India. Prof Giribabu Mahasamudram, Department of Economics, Mizoram University, highlighted the need for comprehensive reforms in Indian agriculture to improve production and productivity, noting GST reforms as a contributing factor to agricultural transformation.
A total of 17 research papers were presented by scholars, researchers and students from various institutions across the country. The papers covered themes including GST and economic growth, agricultural development, fiscal federalism, digital governance, tax compliance, investment promotion, MSMEs, and the role of GST in achieving the objectives of Viksit Bharat.
A panel discussion was also held on the theme “Transforming Tax Governance Through GST 2.0.” The panel included Zulutemsu Longkumer, Assistant Commissioner of State Taxes; S Krishnan, Assistant Commissioner, CGST Dimapur; and Chartered Accountants Rishab Jain and Ritesh Kumar Jain, both based in Dimapur.
The discussion focused on GST 2.0 beyond taxation and its scope for simpler governance, opportunities and challenges for MSMEs and entrepreneurs, and India’s broader roadmap towards Viksit Bharat 2047. It also touched on cooperative federalism, simplification of compliance procedures, and the use of technology in tax administration and public service delivery.
