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Marching to the tune of “Saare Jahan Se Achha” at their Passing Out Parade at NACIN Palasamudram, the 76th Batch of IRS (C&IT) officers is all set to serve the nation with dedication and integrity. 🇮🇳 Congratulations to all the officer trainees, and best wishes for their first posting and a distinguished journey ahead. #CBIC #IndianCustomsAtWork #GST

@cbic_india के अध्यक्ष श्री विवेक चतुर्वेदी ने अपने संबोधन में 76वें बैच के भारतीय राजस्व सेवा (सीमा शुल्क एवं अप्रत्यक्ष कर) अधिकारियों को सफल प्रशिक्षण पूर्ण करने पर बधाई दी तथा पासिंग आउट परेड को एक प्रशिक्षु अधिकारी के समर्पित राजस्व सेवक में रूपांतरण का महत्वपूर्ण पड़ाव बताया। उन्होंने कहा कि यह बैच देश की विविधता, प्रतिभा और क्षमता का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है तथा इसमें रॉयल गवर्नमेंट ऑफ भूटान के अधिकारी भी सम्मिलित हैं, जो दोनों देशों के प्रशासनिक सहयोग को और सुदृढ़ करेंगे। अध्यक्ष महोदय ने अधिकारियों से सत्यनिष्ठा, निष्पक्षता, पेशेवर दक्षता एवं लोकसेवा के उच्च आदर्शों के साथ कार्य करने का आह्वान किया। उन्होंने प्रौद्योगिकी आधारित प्रशासन, सहयोगात्मक कार्य संस्कृति तथा व्यापार एवं उद्योग जगत के साथ संवाद को मजबूत बनाने पर बल दिया। साथ ही, प्रशिक्षण अवधि में उत्कृष्ट प्रदर्शन करने वाले अधिकारियों एवं उनके परिवारजनों को बधाई देते हुए नवदीक्षित अधिकारियों के उज्ज्वल भविष्य के लिए शुभकामनाएँ प्रेषित कीं।

The Passing Out Parade (PoP)of the 76th Batch of Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) officers was held at National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics Palasamundram on 23.05.2026, marking the successful completion of proffessional training by the officer trainees. Sh. Pankaj Chaudhary, Hon'ble Minister of State for Finance attended the ceremony as Guest of Honour and inspected the parade during the ceremony. The event was also attended by the Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, along with all Members of CBIC and senior officers of the department reflecting the significance of the occasion for the department and batch entering public service.

In 1948, British bankers told Vithalrao Vikhe Patil that uneducated farmers could not run a factory. Vithalrao responded by carrying a cloth bag through 44 villages, collecting 1 Rupee from every peasant. He built Asia’s 1st cooperative sugar mill & broke the British sugar monopoly forever. This is the story of how Small Change built a Great Nation. In the early 1900s, India was the Sugarcane Basket of the world, but Indian farmers were starving. British-aligned private mills would buy sugarcane from farmers on credit. They would under-weigh the crop, delay payments for months, & often pay half the market price. Farmers were perpetually in debt. They were growing the gold (sugar), but lived in copper (poverty). The sugar refined from Indian cane would travel to London, be packaged in fancy tins, & sold back to the Indian elites at 10x the price. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil had only studied up to the 4th grade. But he had a PhD in Hardship. He approached the British-minded bankers for a loan to build a local refinery so farmers could process their own cane. They laughed him out of the room. The narrative was that Indians cannot handle heavy machinery, & uneducated farmers cannot manage a balance sheet. Vithalrao did not go back to the bank. He went back to the dirt. Vithalrao started a walk that lasted weeks. He carried a simple cloth bag (Jholi) through 44 villages in the Pravara region of Maharashtra. The Pitch was "Give me 1 rupee. Not for charity, but for your freedom." Poor farmers, who did not even have 2 meals a day, dug into their savings. They gave their last rupee because Vithalrao promised them they would no longer be sellers of raw material, but owners of the finished product. He raised the capital from the sweat of the peasantry. No British banks, no colonial debt. Against all odds, in 1948, the Pravara Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana (Pravara Cooperative Sugar Factory) was registered. It was Asia’s 1st successful cooperative sugar factory. He sought the help of Dhananjayrao Gadgil (a visionary economist) to design a People’s Engine. For the 1st time in history, the Profits did not go to a CEO in London; they were distributed back to the farmers based on the weight of the cane they brought in. The village of Loni transformed from a dusty outpost into a hub of hospitals, schools, & engineering colleges, all funded by Sugar Money. Vithalrao’s Sugar War created the blueprint for the Cooperative Movement in India. This model was so successful that it was later applied to Milk. W/o Vithalrao’s "1 Rupee" victory, there would be no Amul. Today, India is the world’s largest producer of sugar, & 50%+ of it comes from the cooperative sector. Vithalrao proved that Industrialization does not have to be Top-Down (from the rich to the poor); it can be Bottom-Up. He showed that a million 1 Rupees are more powerful than a million-pound loan from a British bank. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil built a Backbone. He proved that an uneducated Indian farmer could run a multi-million dollar industry better than a British bureaucrat.

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आज नई दिल्ली स्थित विज्ञान भवन में केंद्रीय अप्रत्यक्ष कर एवं सीमा शुल्क बोर्ड द्वारा आयोजित अंतरराष्ट्रीय सीमा शुल्क दिवस समारोह में सम्मिलित हुआ। @FinMinIndia @cbic_india

इस अवसर पर 2026-27 के बजट के माध्यम से सीमा शुल्क में किए गए संरचनात्मक एवं अन्य सुधारो पर विचार-विमर्श करते हुए अपने विचार साझा किए। उत्कृष्ट कार्य करने वाले अधिकारियों को WCO मेरिट सर्टिफिकेट से सम्मानित भी किया गया। #CBIC #InternationalCustomsDay @FinMinIndia @cbic_india

Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance, Sh. Pankaj Chaudhary launched ATITHI 2.0 Automated Travellers Helpdesk for Incoming Tourists & Homebound Indians to enhance assistance for international passengers, offering a seamless, technology-driven and citizen-centric travel experience. The upgraded platform aims to simplify declarations, improve transparency and facilitate faster clearances. #Atithi #EaseOfLiving #PassengerFacilitation #ViksitBharat

Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance, Sh. Pankaj Chaudhary, launched SWIFT 2.0, a major initiative aimed at enhancing ease of international cargo processing. The upgraded platform reflects the Government’s commitment to seamless, technology-driven trade facilitation, ensuring faster clearances, improved transparency and greater predictability in cross-border transactions for importers and exporters. With SWIFT 2.0, CBIC has onboarded 63 Partner Government Agencies on a single digital platform, enabling integrated regulatory clearances and reducing procedural delays. The initiative strengthens inter-agency coordination and promotes a unified, efficient and paperless ecosystem, supporting the vision of “One Government, One Interface” and improving India’s global trade competitiveness. An informative booklet highlighting the key features, benefits and operational aspects of SWIFT 2.0 was also launched during the event. Same is available at icegate.gov.in/advisory/swift…

To assist international passengers and enhance awareness about the Baggage Rules, 2026, Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance, Sh. Pankaj Chaudhary, launched a comprehensive Travellers’ Guide. The guide aims to simplify procedures, promote transparency and enable a smooth, hassle-free travel experience through clear information on baggage allowances, declarations and digital initiatives. 👉The Guide is available at cbic.gov.in/resources/htdo… #EaseOfLiving #PassengerFacilitation #ViksitBharat

Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance, Sh. Pankaj Chaudhary, distributed the WCO Certificate of Merit to distinguished officers during the International Customs Day celebrations, recognising their dedication, professionalism and outstanding contribution to trade facilitation, enforcement and border security. 👉The awards reflect CBIC’s commitment to excellence and honour the officers safeguarding society with vigilance and integrity. #InternationalCustomsDay #CBIC #Excellence #Vigilance

Addressing the International Customs Day 2026 celebrations at Vigyan Bhawan, Sh. Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman, CBIC highlighted the critical and evolving role of Customs in protecting society while facilitating legitimate trade. Referring to the World Customs Organization’s theme, “Customs Protecting Society through Vigilance and Commitment,” he emphasized that Indian Customs is not only an enabler of economic growth but also a vigilant guardian of national security, public health and environmental protection. He noted that the recent Union Budget presents a comprehensive trade roadmap, focusing on citizen-centric, technology-driven and globally aligned customs administration in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Summarizing the outcomes of the four thematic sessions, he stressed trust-based processes, digital integration through SWIFT 2.0, simplified export procedures and enhanced ease of living for international travellers. He called for a whole-of-government approach and collective stakeholder ownership to ensure seamless, secure and transparent trade facilitation, anchored in trust and technology.

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs celebrated International Customs Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, with Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance, Sh. Pankaj Chaudhary, as the Chief Guest. The event was attended by Sh. Arvind Shrivastava, Revenue Secretary, Sh. Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman, CBIC, Members of the Board, senior officials of CBIC, representatives from Partner Government Agencies, and members of trade and industry. 👉The celebration highlighted the critical role of Customs in facilitating legitimate trade, strengthening border security, and promoting economic growth. Emphasis was laid on technology-driven reforms, trust-based processes, and collaborative engagement with stakeholders to enhance transparency and efficiency. The event also recognised outstanding contributions of Customs officers across the country and reaffirmed the Department’s commitment towards seamless trade, citizen-centric initiatives, and secure supply chains in line with India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

International Customs Day 2026 (15.02.2026) Bengaluru Customs Zone #Customs #InternationalCustomsDay #CBIC

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Sugar from sugarcane involves harvesting, crushing to extract juice, clarifying impurities with lime/heat, evaporating water to create syrup, crystallizing the sugar, and then spinning out molasses in a centrifuge to get raw sugar, which can then be further refined into white sugar by washing, filtering, and recrystallizing.