Overview

• The cyclothon, flagged off on May 18, 2025, at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, marked eight years of GST implementation in India.
• More than 50,000 cyclists, including CBIC officers, ministry representatives, and the public, participated in the event across over 100 CGST commissionerates nationwide.
• GST Help Desks and digital kiosks were set up at venues, offering brochures and QR codes to educate participants about GST processes and benefits.
• CBIC highlighted small taxpayer support schemes like the GST Composition Scheme and QRMP, emphasizing reduced compliance burdens for small businesses.
• Bollywood celebrities Sunil Shetty, Milind Sonam, and John Abraham participated in Mumbai and Pune rides to boost public engagement.