Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that significant reforms have been made in the Income Tax Act and the Goods and Services Tax. Addressing the PAFI Annual Forum 2025 in New Delhi, Mr Vaishnaw stated that the way GST has been structured, it will make everyday household items and agricultural products more affordable. He said, when the prices of the goods are lower than the demand will get a significant boost.

 

On the issue of the Safety of Railway passengers, Mr Vaishnaw said that the Indian Railway spends more than one lakh 30 thousand crore every year on safety-related projects. He said, due to consistent efforts of the government, the number of accidents have come down from 170 per year in 2013-14 to 31. The Minister stated that the government has made substantial investments in technology and improved maintenance practices.