Sonia from Nainital and Jaspal Rawat from Tehri Win Electric Cars
‘Bill Lao, Inaam Pao’ Boosts Revenue and Tax Compliance; Symbol of Consumer Awareness and Public Participation – Chief Minister
Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Uttarakhand’s Statehood with the grand ‘Bill Lao, Inaam Pao’ Mega Lucky Draw held at the Secretariat on Friday. The program, organized by the State Tax Department, Uttarakhand, witnessed the selection of 1,888 winners.
Among them, Sonia from Nainital district and Jaspal Rawat from Tehri district emerged as first prize winners, each receiving an electric car as the top award. The Chief Minister personally congratulated both winners over the phone and announced that the ‘Bill Lao, Inaam Pao’ scheme will continue across the state.
The Chief Minister said that this innovative initiative has infused new energy and awareness into the state’s revenue generation system, while also fostering a culture of tax compliance among traders and citizens alike.
Launched in 2022, the scheme has successfully connected public participation directly with the tax system. So far, over 6.5 lakh bills worth ₹263 crore in transactions have been uploaded by citizens, contributing significantly to enhanced transparency and revenue growth in the state. “The scheme has now evolved into a strong medium of consumer awareness and shared responsibility,” the Chief Minister added.
Highlighting the benefits to the business community, CM Dhami said that the scheme has simplified processes and brought transparency to the trade ecosystem. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, trade, entrepreneurship, and creativity have been encouraged, instilling a new sense of trust and confidence among entrepreneurs, who now feel more secure in a corruption-free and fear-free environment.
The Chief Minister further stated that under the Prime Minister’s guidance, several innovative reforms are being implemented in Uttarakhand. Through the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and ‘Annual Business Reform Action Plan’, the state is building a conducive environment for investment and entrepreneurship. Special focus is being laid on revenue enhancement, financial management innovations, efficient use of resources, and maximum utilization of new ideas.
Appealing to the citizens of Uttarakhand, the Chief Minister urged everyone to always demand a bill with every purchase and contribute actively to the transparent development and progress of the state.
🎁 Mega Lucky Draw Highlights:
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2 winners received electric cars
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16 winners received cars
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20 winners received e-scooters
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50 winners received motorcycles
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100 winners received laptops
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200 winners received smart TVs
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500 winners received tablets
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1,000 winners received microwaves and other prizes
The event was attended by Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi, Finance Secretary Dilip Jawalkar, State Tax Commissioner Sonika, Additional Secretaries Navneet Pandey and Manmohan Mainali, along with eminent representatives from the industry and trade sector including Pankaj Gupta, Rajiv Agarwal, Sunil Mayson, Chartered Accountants Ravi Maheshwari and Sanjeev Goyal, as well as Sumit Grover and Yogesh Chopra from the Tax Bar Association. Senior officials of the State Tax Department were also present on the occasion.
