The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), as a part of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, is set to embark on Special Campaign 3.0 for Swachhata (cleanliness) and the resolution of pending matters. This initiative follows the success of Special Campaign 2.0, which was conducted from 2nd October, 2022, to 31st October, 2022, in government offices across India. In this press release, we delve into the achievements of Special Campaign 2.0 and the upcoming Special Campaign 3.0.
Achievements of Special Campaign 2.0: During Special Campaign 2.0, CBDT and its subordinate offices in the Income Tax Department actively participated in promoting Swachhata and addressing pending matters. The campaign yielded the following significant outcomes:
i. Public Grievances Resolution: The Department resolved over 46,000 public grievances on the CPGRAMS portal and disposed of approximately 7,000 grievance appeals from December 2022 to July 2023.
ii. HARIT Aaykar Initiative: A noteworthy initiative named “HARIT Aaykar” (Hariyali Achievement Resolution by Income Tax Department) was launched by the Chairman, CBDT, Shri Nitin Gupta, on 31st October, 2022. This initiative aimed to enhance green cover by creating micro forests in and around Income Tax Department’s buildings and public areas. Under HARIT Aaykar, 103 micro forests were established between December 2022 and July 2023, covering a total area of over 1.5 lakh sq. ft.
iii. Environmental Awareness: The Department actively promoted the HARIT Aaykar campaign through official social media handles. Approximately four tweets per month were shared with the hashtag #HARIT_Aaykar. Additionally, the Department welcomed dignitaries at official events with potted plants or flower stalks wrapped in biodegradable material, fostering environmental consciousness.
Upcoming Special Campaign 3.0: Building on the achievements of Special Campaign 2.0, CBDT is gearing up for Special Campaign 3.0, scheduled to commence on 2nd October, 2023. This campaign will continue the efforts to promote cleanliness and resolve pending matters, reflecting the commitment of the Income Tax Department to serve the public efficiently.
Conclusion: The Central Board of Direct Taxes, through its Special Campaigns, remains dedicated to promoting Swachhata, resolving grievances, and enhancing environmental awareness. The success of Special Campaign 2.0 and the strides made under HARIT Aaykar demonstrate the Department’s commitment to holistic development and public welfare. Special Campaign 3.0, commencing on 2nd October, 2023, is poised to carry forward these positive initiatives, furthering the goals of cleanliness and efficient public service.
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Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Direct Taxes
New Delhi
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Dated: 11th September, 2023
Press Release
CBDT to undertake Special Campaign 3.0 for Swachhata and disposal of pending matters
The Government of India undertook Special Campaign 2.0 for Swachhata in Government offices and disposal of pending matters from 2nd October, 2022 to 31st October, 2022. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) along with subordinate offices of Income Tax Department enthusiastically participated in the Special Campaign 2.0.
To carry forward the spirit of the Special Campaign 2.0, CBDT resolved to further continue the positive steps taken for resolution of public grievances during the campaign. As part of the same, the Department resolved more than 46,000 public grievances on CPGRAMS portal and disposed of around 7,000 grievance appeals from December, 2022 till July, 2023.
Under the Special Campaign 2.0, a new initiative called HARIT Aaykar (Hariyali Achievement Resolution by Income Tax Department), aimed at increasing green cover, was launched by the Chairman, CBDT, Shri Nitin Gupta on 31st October, 2022, by planting and inaugurating the Aaykar Aranya, a series of micro forests, near Attari, on the India-Pakistan border. He had exhorted the officers and officials of the Department to work towards achieving the objectives of HARIT Aaykar, to increase green spaces and create micro-forests in and around Income Tax Department’s buildings and other public areas.
Accordingly, under the HARIT Aaykar campaign, 103 micro forests were created between December, 2022 and July, 2023. These micro-forests planted across India, cover an area of more than 1.5 lakh sq. ft. The efforts of the Department were highlighted through the official social media handles of the Department and on an average, about 4 tweets per month were done with the hashtag #HARIT_Aaykar. Further, the Department has taken the initiative to welcome all dignitaries in official events with potted plants or stalk of flower wrapped in biodegradable material.
While continuing the ongoing campaign, the CBDT is gearing up for the Special Campaign 3.0 which shall commence on 2nd October, 2023.
(Surabhi Ahluwalia)
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax
(Media and Technical Policy) &
Official Spokesperson, CBDT
DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND THE CIRCULAR. WHETHER IT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FORESTS AND GETTING UNDUE PUBLICITY OR IT IS A SERIOUS ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE PENDING MATTERS BEFORE THE INCOME TAX AUTHORITIES WHO ARE INSOUND SLEEP AND DO NOT CARE TO RESOLVE THE LONG PENDING ISSUES OF THE PUBLIC. THE INCOME TAX AUTHORITIES WHO ARE IN SOUND SLEEP WAKE UP OCCASIONALLY ON HEARING THE SWEET SOUND OF COINS.