The 79th batch of Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer trainees, including two from the Royal Bhutan Service, called on President Smt Droupadi Murmu on March 10, 2026, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President emphasized the crucial role of direct taxes in national development, highlighting how a stable revenue stream enables government investment in critical sectors and fosters inclusive growth through a fair and transparent tax system. She underscored that the IRS mandate extends beyond tax collection, involving the analysis of financial transactions, tracing illicit flows, and unraveling corporate structures to contribute to the nation's goal of "Viksit Bharat." The President advised the officers to be prudent in their decision-making, balancing enforcement with facilitation and authority with humility, and to exercise their power with restraint and a commitment to constitutional values. The trainees are currently undergoing Induction training at the National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT) in Nagpur.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Revenue Service (IT): The service whose officer trainees are the subject of the call on the President.
President of India: The head of state who met with the officer trainees and delivered a speech.
National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT): The institution where the officer trainees are undergoing induction training.
Nagpur: The location of the National Academy of Direct Taxes.
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OFFICER TRAINEES OF INDIAN REVENUE
SERVICE (IT) CALL ON THE PRESIDENT
Posted On: 10 MAR 2026 1:48PM by PIB Delhi
The officer trainees of the 79th batch of Indian Revenue Service (IT) called on the President of India Smt
Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (March 10, 2026).
Addressing the officers, the President said that direct taxes play a major role in advancing national
development. By providing a stable source of revenue, they enable governments to invest in critical
sectors such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, and social welfare. A fair and transparent tax system
fosters equity and strengthens the foundation of inclusive and sustainable growth.
The President underlined that the mandate of the Revenue Service goes beyond tax collection. She said
that ability of IRS officers to analyse complex financial transactions, trace illicit financial flows across
borders, and unravel intricate corporate structures, makes them indispensable partners in advancing the
nation’s journey towards the goal of Viksit Bharat. They are expected to take decisions that are just,
efficient and based on a deeper understanding of business processes.
The President said that as IRS officers, the young officers must strive to exercise prudence in their conduct
and decision-making. A prudent officer balances enforcement with facilitation, authority with humility,
and technological capability with human sensitivity. She advised them to exercise the authority with
humility, restraint, and an unwavering commitment to constitutional values.
The Officer Trainees of Indian Revenue Service (IT), including two Officer Trainees from the Royal
Bhutan Service, are undergoing Induction training at the National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT),
Nagpur.Click here for President's Speech -
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