The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the PAN 2.0 Project on November 26, 2024 to digitize the PAN and TAN systems.
PAN 2.0 features no reapplication, digital upgrades, QR code integration, streamlined processes, improved service delivery.
Taxpayers can benefit from faster, secure processing of PAN-related services, a unified identifier across government systems, and paperless transactions.
The government has allocated ₹1435 crore for infrastructure upgrades and issued over 78 crore PAN cards, benefiting 98% of taxpayers.
PAN 2.0 eliminates redundancies, facilitates compliance, and boosts business efficiency by providing a unified digital business identifier.
President Droupadi Murmu has released Sanskrit and Maithili translations of the Indian Constitution
President Droupadi Murmu unveiled Sanskrit and Maithili translations of the Indian Constitution in New Delhi on 26 November 2024.
It marked Samvidhan Diwas and 75th anniversary of Constitution adoption.
Its celebration was hosted by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, PM Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi.
The Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhimaan Campaign, launched on November 26th, 2024.
The Indian Constitution, adopted on November 26, 1949.
Sanskrit and Maithili translations empower citizens by providing a deeper understanding of constitutional principles.
State Affairs
Uttar Pradesh become first state to fully implement Government’s e-marketplace
UP leads in implementing e-marketplace (GeM) system, replacing outdated procurement tendering to eliminate corruption and promote fair competition.
UP cancelled 33 outdated procurement rules on November 26, 2024, to align with central government standards and eliminate confusion.
GeM is an online marketplace that promotes fair competition and enhances public service delivery by facilitating the purchase of major products.
The GeM System in UP is expected to save over ₹2000 crore annually by streamlining procurement processes.
GeM guidelines now apply to suppliers in Uttar Pradesh, with non-compliance potentially leading to contract bans.
The GeM system's adoption will enhance governance through technology for greater transparency and efficiency.
