EconomyMonday, 23 March 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/23-march-2026-daily-current-affairs
PRARAMBH 2026 launched for Income Tax Act 2025 awareness and CBDT chatbot Kar Saathi
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched PRARAMBH 2026 in New Delhi for awareness on the Income Tax Act, 2025.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched PRARAMBH 2026 in New Delhi for nationwide awareness on the Income Tax Act, 2025, which is scheduled to come into force on 1 April 2026.
Key specifics
- The campaign uses print, radio, television, digital and social media outreach.
- The upgraded Income Tax Website 2.0 was inaugurated along with the campaign.
- CBDT launched the AI-enabled chatbot Kar Saathi to answer queries on new rules and forms.
- The Department of Revenue plans to conduct over 300 workshops for stakeholder feedback and awareness.
- The new Act is presented as a simplification exercise to reduce legal disputes and improve voluntary compliance.
Exam lens
Economy and governance question, PRARAMBH 2026, Income Tax Act 2025, 1 April 2026, Kar Saathi, 300+ workshops; TNPSC may ask which ministry launched the awareness drive and which chatbot was introduced.