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Taxnet 2.0 Project |
What is Taxnet 2.0 Project?
- It is an initiative of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) aimed at upgrading the digital infrastructure of the Income Tax Department.
Approval and Announcement of the Project
- On July 19, 2024, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) announced the approval and allocation of the Taxnet 2.0 Project.
- Aim: The initiative aims to enhance the digital infrastructure of the Income Tax Department (ITD) by providing network connectivity, facility management services, and video conferencing services.
Objective
- To strengthen the network system of the Income Tax Department.
- To provide improved security, improved reliability, and seamless user experience to all stakeholders.
- To modernize the digital infrastructure and provide high-quality services to the general public.
Implementation Strategy:
- M/s Bharti Airtel Limited was selected through an open tender selection process due to its expertise in telecommunications and innovative solutions.
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Implementation Phase July 2024: The initial phase of the project begins, focusing on planning and setting up the required infrastructure. August 2024: Deployment of advanced network connectivity solutions begins. • This includes establishing secure, reliable, and seamless connectivity services for ITD. September 2024: Includes integrating facility management services and video conferencing solutions into ITD operations. October 2024: Begins testing the new system to ensure all components are working correctly and securely. November 2024: Gradual rollout of Taxnet 2.0 across various departments and offices within ITD. December 2024: Full implementation of Taxnet 2.0, all systems operational, and ITD staff trained. |
Key Features of Taxnet 2.0
- Key features of the Taxnet 2.0 project include:
Service Provision:
- Network Connectivity
- Facility Management Services
- Video Conferencing Services
Technological Advancements:
- State-of-the-art technology ensures secure, reliable, and seamless connectivity services.
- Enhanced security measures to ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive data.
- Improved reliability with consistent and reliable services across the country.
- Seamless access for departmental users.
Impact and Benefits:
- Use of advanced technology to ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive data.
- Providing consistent and reliable service to departmental users across the country.
- Facilitating faceless assessment and appeal process by enhancing connectivity which is critical for communication between tax officials, professionals, and taxpayers.3 Implementation of Taxnet 2.0 reflects the Government’s commitment to modernize digital infrastructure and provide high-quality services to the public.
Recent Developments:
- Direct tax collections have witnessed robust growth.
- Collections from April 1 to July 11, 2024, amounted to Rs 5.74 trillion, registering a growth of 20% year-on-year.