Skip to main content

Taxathon Indore

The Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Indore successfully organized Taxathon- a 5 km walk on Sunday, as one of the activities to celebrate the 159th foundation day of Income Tax, which falls on 24th July every year.
Justice SC Sharma graced the occasion as the chief guest and flagged off the event, while other dignitaries included AK Chauhan, IRS, Pr. Chief Commissioner of IT, MP & CG; DP Haokip, IRS, Chief Commissioner of IT, Indore; and Lokesh Jatav, Collector Indore.
Some notable highlights of the event include:
• The idea behind the event was to promote a voluntary tax culture and spread awareness about the role of taxpayers in nation building activities, aptly summarised by the event theme "Aaykardata Rashtra Nirmata".
• Despite inclement weather and heavy rains, the event witnessed the active and enthusiastic participation of more than 1000 walkers from all walks of life, and was supported by the Academy of Indore Marathoners.
• Indore’s taxpayers excitedly took photos and selfies at the various photo points, including the most popular point which said “Proud to be a Taxpayer”.
• In pursuance of the Department’s deep commitment towards the cause of the environment, 1000 plants were distributed to the participants as contribution towards a Green Indore.
• In honour of Indore’s exalted status as India’s cleanest city, it was ensured that no disposable plastic items were used during the event at any stage.
• Traffic arrangements were coordinated with Indore Police meticulously to ensure that residents of the city faced no inconvenience while commuting.
“We express our sincere gratitude to all the participants for making the event a grand success,” Puneet Kumar, IRS, Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax (HQ) said in vote of thanks.
//Mementos awarded to…
Fastest walker (male): Jitendra Patidar
Fastest walker (female): Archana Singh
Enthusiastic & energetic walker (male above 60 year): RS Bhatia
 Enthusiastic & energetic walker (female above 60 year): Meera Rajdan
Youngest walker (children below 12 years)
Stuti Jaiswal (7-year-old)
Rishit Goyal (9-year-old)
Most stylish walker (female): Ankita Puneet Kumar
Most stylish walker (male): SS Mantri
Fittesh Taxman: Puneet Kumar
Best zumba performer: CA Kailash Agrawal
Energetic walker (couple): Radha and Uttam Barfa…
“Honest tax payers are powering the economy with their contribution. We celebrate the tax payers, who keep the country moving, which is symbolic to our 5 kilometre walk.”
Navin Kumar Shrivastava
Income Tax Officer
“Walking is essential for us, since our work is mostly limited to offices. Some fresh air gives us a better perspective of life. We should walk regularly.”
CA Udesh Dassani 
“We are all responsible for health of environment as well. We all must contribute to environment and take a walk to work instead of always driving in a car.”
CA Churchill Jain

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

CBSE Affiliation Open for the 2026-27 Session under SARAS 6.0

CBSE Affiliation Open for the 2026-27 Session under SARAS 6.0  TINA KHATRI The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially opened the online application window for various categories of school affiliation for the 2026-27 academic session on Tuesday. Schools seeking affiliation across multiple categories can now submit their applications via the automated system, SARAS 6.0, which will remain open until June 30, 2025. Himanshu Gupta, CBSE secretary, urged schools to carefully follow the guidelines outlined in the SARAS Manual 6.0. He emphasized, "We strongly advise all applicant schools to carefully review the manual to ensure their applications meet the required standards." Key Requirements for Schools For existing schools, it is crucial that their OASIS data is accurately updated. No incorrect or misleading information should be submitted. Additionally, all schools are required to upload prescribed documents, including details of teachers and their qualifications, ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Railway Station Redevelopment Plan: Capacity boost to handle 10,800 passengers/hour

Railway Station Redevelopment Plan Capacity boost to handle 10,800 passengers/hour In response to increasing demand and future growth, the Railway Department has proposed a comprehensive redevelopment plan for Indore Railway Station, aimed at expanding its capacity to handle 10,800 passengers per hour. The design of the new station is being developed with a focus on long-term sustainability, considering the city's projected needs over the next 50 years. The redevelopment aims to create a state-of-the-art facility that will not only accommodate growing passenger traffic but also enhance the overall travel experience. With 7,500 passengers currently traveling daily and 52 pairs of trains operating each day, the need for infrastructure upgrades has become critical. The proposed station will serve as a major hub for commuters and will play a key role in regional connectivity. The new design will include modernized passenger amenities, advanced traffic management systems, and better int...
Post a Comment
Read more

Jharneshwar Mahadev in Madhya Pradesh: a nature escape from urban jungle

Life is too short, unpredictable and an adventure if lived to the fullest. Learning the essential value of life and deciding to seek adventures in life, several groups are now connecting to nature and seeking spiritual growth. Leading a group of adventure seekers to less-known wonders of Indore, Gyandeep Srivastava, administrator of Rides of Riders group unravelled a new getaway. The group went on a long ride exploring the rural areas of the city. In their bid to seek adventure, the group came across an ancient temple ‘Jharneshwar Mahadev’ which dazzles visitors with nature, beauty and wonder. The temple is situated in Shajapur, about 230 kilometres from Indore. The waterfall of Bhadooh (Jharneshwar Mahadev), a famous tourist place falling under the Quartak Panchayat, about 30 km from Manasa in Neemuch district. After monsoons, the waterfall attracts tourists from all over state to witness the 100 feet high waterfall. There were 25 riders in the adventure trip including female rider I...
Post a Comment
Read more