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05 NOV 2026 5:09PM by PIB Kolkata
Kolkata, November 5, 2026:
The National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN), Zonal Training Institute (ZTI), Kolkata, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Commercial Taxes Division (CTD), Finance Department, Government of Sikkim, at Gangtok on November 2, 2026. The collaboration aims to strengthen the State’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) administration through professional training, capacity building and continuous knowledge sharing.
The MoU was signed by Principal Additional Director General, NACIN ZTI Kolkata, Shri Atul Saxena on behalf of the institute, and Secretary-cum-Commissioner, Commercial Taxes Division, Shri Manoj Rai on behalf of the Government of Sikkim. Officers from NACIN Kolkata, the CGST office in Sikkim and CTD Sikkim attended the programme, along with representatives of trade bodies and tax consultants.
The MoU envisages a structured framework for professional training and capacity building between NACIN ZTI Kolkata and the Commercial Taxes Division, Sikkim. The partnership is intended to equip tax officers with updated knowledge, enhanced technical competencies and practical insights to address the evolving requirements of GST administration.
NACIN Kolkata will henceforth, work with the State authorities to develop customised training programmes for Sikkim SGST officers, taking into account the State’s administrative and economic requirements.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rai emphasised the importance of continuous academic support and specialised training for tax officers in view of evolving tax laws and frequent reforms. He stated that the MoU would provide a platform for formal training, skill development, academic interaction and knowledge sharing with officers of NACIN Kolkata, as well as officers of West Bengal SGST and CGST.
Shri Saxena highlighted NACIN’s role in providing professional training to officers dealing with Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics across the country. He appreciated the initiative taken by the Government of Sikkim and noted the significant developments in the GST ecosystem since its introduction on July 1, 2017.
The programme also underscored the importance of continuous professional development in ensuring effective tax administration and addressing emerging challenges.
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