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Nirmala Sitharaman
Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Government of India
MESSAGE
I am pleased to learn that the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is celebrating its 64th Foundation Day on 4th December 2021.
The DRI is one of the premier enforcement organizations of the Government of India and over the years it has built a formidable reputation in securing and protecting the economic frontiers of India.
In the past year, DRI has booked significant cases involving evasion of Customs duty. Apart from protecting revenue, DRI officers have also played an important role in thwarting smuggling of contraband goods like gold, narcotics, cigarettes, and endangered species of wildlife, which harm the socio-economic fabric and biodiversity of our country.
DRI has over the years developed professional relationships with its global counterparts for striving better cooperation in the field of law enforcement. I am certain that the officers of DRI will continue to work hard and discharge their duties in a manner that will bring laurels to this organization.
I congratulate all the officers of DRI for their courage, determination and hard work and wish them the very best.
New Delhi
12th November, 2021
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