**Executive Summary**
The Income Tax Department, Nagpur, held the “PRARAMBH–2026” outreach programme on May 14, 2026, to educate stakeholders on the Income-tax Act, 2025, and Income-tax Rules, 2026. The initiative focused on promoting voluntary compliance through simplified tax laws and technology-driven services. Key highlights included technical sessions on legislative changes and the introduction of the AI-powered “KAR SAATHI” chatbot for taxpayer assistance.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Objectives and Vision**
* Familiarize taxpayers and stakeholders with the features of the new Income-tax Act, 2025.
* Reduce complexities and improve the ease of understanding tax laws for the public.
* Strengthen voluntary compliance through nationwide outreach and engagement.
**Technological Integration**
* Emphasis on technology-driven services to enhance taxpayer assistance.
* Introduction and live demonstration of "KAR SAATHI," an AI-powered chatbot designed to provide quick guidance on tax matters.
* Use of audio-visual presentations to communicate key provisions.
**Technical Focus Areas**
* Detailed coverage of major changes concerning Non-Profit Organizations.
* Updates and provisions related to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS).
* Insights into Intelligence & Criminal Investigation frameworks under the new Act.
**Participant Engagement**
* Conducted interactive Q&A sessions to address stakeholder queries.
* Distributed informational brochures to participants from various sectors, including industry, legal, and finance.
**Impact Analysis**
**Taxpayers**
**Impact**
Benefit from simplified laws and new digital tools intended to reduce the complexity of tax filing.
**Action Required**
Utilize the “KAR SAATHI” chatbot for assistance and transition to the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 2025 for voluntary compliance.
**Tax Professionals (Chartered Accountants, Legal Fraternity, and Practitioners)**
**Impact**
Gained technical knowledge on critical changes regarding TDS, Non-Profit Organizations, and investigative procedures.
**Action Required**
Review the informational brochures and technical updates provided to ensure accurate advisory services under the 2025 Act and 2026 Rules.
**Deductors and Collectors**
**Impact**
Affected by revised regulations and technical provisions specifically related to TDS and collection requirements.
**Action Required**
Align internal reporting and deduction processes with the updated provisions discussed during the technical sessions.
Key Entities Referenced
Income-tax Act, 2025: A new legislative framework focused on simplifying tax laws and reducing complexities for taxpayers.
PRARAMBH–2026: A nationwide outreach and awareness programme organized to familiarize stakeholders with the provisions of the new Income-tax Act.
KAR SAATHI: An AI-powered chatbot developed by the Income Tax Department to provide quick guidance and assistance on tax-related matters.
Income Tax Department: The primary government agency responsible for organizing tax outreach initiatives and enforcing compliance with the Income-tax Act.
National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT): The apex training institute for the Income Tax Department, whose leadership provided the vision for technology-driven taxpayer services.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department, Nagpur Organizes
“PRARAMBH–2026” Outreach Programme on
Income-tax Act, 2025
Technology-driven taxpayer services and simplified tax laws
will strengthen voluntary compliance” — Dr. Sibichen K.
Mathew, DG, NADT
Posted On: 14 MAY 2026 5:57PM by PIB Mumbai
Nagpur : 14 May 2026
The Income Tax Department, Nagpur organized “PRARAMBH–2026”, an outreach
and awareness programme on the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 2025 and the
Income-tax Rules, 2026 at Chitnavis Centre, Civil Lines, Nagpur on 14 May 2026.The programme was conducted as part of the Department’s nationwide outreach
initiative aimed at familiarizing taxpayers and stakeholders with the key features of
the new Income-tax Act, 2025 and promoting voluntary compliance through
awareness and engagement.
Dr. Sibichen K. Mathew, Director General, National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT),
Nagpur, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Shri Sunil Umap, Principal
Commissioner of Income Tax, Nagpur, delivered the opening remarks and welcomed
the participants to the programme.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Sibichen K. Mathew elaborated on the vision and
objectives behind the Income-tax Act, 2025 and highlighted the efforts made
towards simplification of tax laws, ease of understanding, and reduction of
complexities for taxpayers. He emphasized the importance of technology-driven
taxpayer services and encouraged stakeholders to make effective use of the
Department’s AI-powered “KAR SAATHI” chatbot for quick guidance and assistance
on tax-related matters.
The programme witnessed participation from representatives of various sectors,
including industry, the legal fraternity, Chartered Accountants, Income Tax
Practitioners, deductors, collectors, and taxpayers from across the region, as well as
employees of the Income Tax Department, Nagpur.The technical sessions covered key provisions and major changes under the
Income-tax Act, 2025, including Non-Profit Organizations, TDS, and Intelligence &
Criminal Investigation. The programme also featured an audio-visual presentation,
live demonstration of the AI-powered “KAR SAATHI” Chatbot, interactive Q&A
sessions, and distribution of informational brochures. The outreach initiative was
appreciated for its informative and interactive approach towards taxpayer
awareness and stakeholder engagement.
PIB Nagpur | Saurabh Khekde/Priti Malandkar
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