President Droupadi Murmu today said that the collection of revenue is critical for nation-building. Addressing the Officer Trainees of Indian Revenue Service of the 76th batch in New Delhi, the President highlighted that these revenue funds – infrastructure, education, health, and social welfare. During the meeting, President Murmu underlined that the tax collection should be a smooth process with minimum discomfort to the taxpayer. She said that the officers are sentinels of India’s economic frontiers, protecting the country against smuggling, financial fraud, and illicit trade, while simultaneously facilitating legitimate commerce and global trade partnerships.