.png "FM Nirmala Sitharaman Launches ‘PRARAMBH 2026’ IT Awareness Campaign")
- This campaign is designed to educate citizens about the new Income Tax Act, 2025, which replaces the six-decade-old 1961 Act and will come into effect on 1 April 2026.
- It introduces Income Tax Website 2.0, a modernized portal aimed at simplifying tax filing and grievance redressal for individuals and businesses.
- An AI-enabled chatbot named “Kar Saathi” has been unveiled to provide real-time assistance, guidance, and FAQs for taxpayers.
- The government has prepared brochures in 10 regional languages plus Hindi and English, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility across India.
- The campaign emphasizes voluntary compliance, reduced litigation, and taxpayer-friendly digital governance, aligning with the vision of M.A.N.A.V. (Modern, Accountable, Nurturing, Accessible, and Visionary) governance.
- Nationwide workshops, multimedia campaigns, and MyGov engagement will spread awareness before the Act’s rollout, making taxation more transparent and citizen-centric.
Question:
Q.1 What is the name of the AI chatbot introduced under PRARAMBH 2026?a) Tax Mitra
b) Kar Saathi
c) DigiTax AI
d) Bharat Tax Bot
Answer: b) “Kar Saathi” is an AI-enabled chatbot providing real-time assistance, FAQs, and taxpayer guidance.
