Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Department launches campaign on GST 2.0 reforms

The Ministry of Agriculture launched a state -of -the -side campaign to train farmers about the newly introduced GST 2.0 reforms, which significantly reduce taxes on agricultural and allied products. As a part of this initiative, awareness seminars, farm machines exhibitions and tractor rallies will be held on September 30th and October 1st of the states in order to reach farmers in the state.

Agricultural Director S. Dilli Rao, Sunday, said in a statement, fertilizer, insecticides, microbines and bio-pencilices from 12% to 12%, he said. Tractor spare parts will now attract 5% tax from 18%. In total, 837 articles of agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry and allied sectors saw a decrease from 18% to 5% and improved the purchasing forces and provided significant relief to small and marginal farmers. Reforms entered into force on 22 September.

For the first time in the country, the State Assembly made a decision that approved the reforms on September 18th. Following this, the chief secretary Vijayanand on September 25, GO No. He published 1137 and directed 17 state departments to carry out awareness programs from Dasara to Deepavali and emphasized economic benefits by comparing prices before and after GST.

Awareness Campaign aims to ensure the maximum participation of farmers and beneficiaries with posters, brochures and appropriate items, new tax rates, price changes and information pages that explain low prices. The campaign emphasizes concrete benefits for the agricultural community and is carried out under the slogan “Super GST – Super Savings”.