The Outreach Programme “PRARAMBH 2026” on the Income-tax Act, 2025 and Income-tax Rules, 2026 was organised on May 21, 2026 at ONGC Videsh Ltd., New Delhi by the office of Pr. CIT-7, Delhi under the guidance of Ms. Nidhi Srivastava, CCIT-2, New Delhi. The programme was chaired by Sh. Deepak Tiwari, PCIT-7 and conducted with focus on pro-active dissemination of knowledge to ensure a smooth and seamless transition to the new taxation framework. Shri Krishna K. Ramawat, JCIT, Range-19 formally welcomed the participants and delivered the introductory address. Ms. Bhuvi Gupta, ACIT, Circle-19 delivered a detailed presentation explaining the key features, objectives, and overall framework of the Income-tax Act. Ms. Munesh Sood, ACIT, Cir-25 focused on action points for taxpayers in light of transition to the new Act. Ms. Anshu Kumari, Tax Assistant highlighted various digital initiatives such as Kar Setu and the AI-enabled chatbot “Kar Saathi” aimed at enhancing taxpayer facilitation and accessibility. An engaging and interactive session was also conducted by tax expert Sh. Pankaj Saraogi, who shared valuable professional insights into the major amendments concerning taxation under the head “Salary”. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from officers and employees of ONGC Videsh Ltd. and ONGC group companies representing diverse verticals, including Finance, Administration, and allied functions.
