The Government of India launched “PRARAMBH 2026,” a nationwide awareness campaign for the new Income Tax Act, 2025, which will come into effect from April 1, 2026. The campaign focuses on simplifying taxation, improving compliance, and promoting a citizen-centric tax system. It includes digital tools, multilingual outreach, workshops, and an AI chatbot to assist taxpayers.
The Government of India launched a nationwide awareness campaign called PRARAMBH 2026 on 20 March 2026 in New Delhi. It aims to educate citizens about the new Income Tax Act, 2025, which will come into effect from 1 April 2026.
The campaign is led by the Ministry of Finance and Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). It uses multiple platforms such as print, radio, television, digital media, and social media to reach taxpayers across the country.
An AI-based chatbot “Kar Saathi” has been introduced to guide taxpayers on rules, forms, and procedures. The initiative focuses on simplifying tax laws, reducing disputes, and improving compliance.
Historically, India followed the Income Tax Act, 1961. The new Act aims to modernize the system and align it with current economic needs. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
This reform supports ease of doing business and aims to make tax compliance easier and more transparent.
1.PRARAMBH 2026 is related to which sector?
A) Agriculture
B) Taxation
C) Defence
D) Health
Answer: B
2.New Income Tax Act, 2025 will be effective from:
A) Jan 1, 2026
B) April 1, 2026
C) March 31, 2026
D) July 1, 2026
Answer: B
3.Which body implements Income Tax in India?
A) RBI
B) CBDT
C) SEBI
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B
4.‘Kar Saathi’ is:
A) Mobile app for banking
B) AI chatbot for taxpayers
C) Tax payment portal
D) Audit software
Answer: B
5.Income Tax is which type of tax?
A) Indirect Tax
B) Direct Tax
C) Service Tax
D) Customs Duty
Answer: B
1. Which organization administers direct taxes in India?
Answer: CBDT
2. Income Tax Act, 1961 is related to which type of tax?
Answer: Direct Tax
Students often confuse CBDT (Direct Taxes) with CBIC (Indirect Taxes like GST).
Focus on implementation date, institutions (CBDT), and digital tools like AI chatbot.