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It is a pleasure to learn that the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) celebrates its Foundation Day on December 4, 2020. The celebration of the 63rd Foundation Day is a proud occasion for DRI officers and personnel.
As an intelligence and investigative agency with utmost professionalism, DRI has been striving to strengthen the socio-economic foundations of the nation. The untiring efforts of the Directorate towards guarding our economic sphere by keeping a constant vigil on the matters relating to tax evasion and preventing violation of the Customs Act, is commendable.
In the last six and half years, the nation has marched ahead with an unprecedented pace of economic reforms, inculcating a new spirit and a fresh mindset in governance. Be it simplifying the taxation process or broadening the tax base, the emphasis is on ensuring a level-playing field and honouring the honest taxpayer.
We remain firmly committed to further enhance the Ease of Doing Business for a thriving entrepreneurship and trade. Institutions such as DRI have a pivotal role in helping realise this vision by adopting zero tolerance towards corruption and tax evasion. The organisation's endeavour to engage citizens as valued stakeholders towards this is appreciable.
Technology as an enabler has a force multiplier effect, rapidly transforming all spheres of activity. DRI must take leverage of latest technological advancements including various digital tools to constantly augment its efficiency, accuracy and speed.