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Modi Tells NDA MPs to Mobilise for GST 2.0 Rollout, Push Swadeshi Fairs

The campaign frames the changes as relief for households, farmers, youth, the middle class.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the NDA MPs on the second day of the Karyashala or workshop for lawmakers spoke about the need to overcome challenges by strengthening the country’s manufacturing sector and bolster the ongoing campaign to make India self-reliant. (PTI)
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Overview

  • The government says a simplified two-slab GST of 5% and 18% will take effect on September 22.
  • According to sources, Modi asked each MP to hold 20–30 conferences with local traders and shopkeepers to explain the new system.
  • MPs were asked to organise Swadeshi-themed fairs between Navratri and Diwali and exhibitions highlighting artisans and micro and small enterprises.
  • Officials say the overhaul lowers taxes on essential goods, vehicles, appliances and healthcare services to ease costs for consumers and small businesses.
  • Citing severe flooding in Punjab and other regions, Modi postponed an NDA dinner planned for Monday.