In his address on the occasion, MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, lauded DRI’s steadfast commitment to protecting India’s economic borders and trade infrastructure since its establishment in 1957.
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Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary inaugurated the 68th Founding Day celebrations of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), India’s apex anti-smuggling intelligence and enforcement agency under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), at its Headquarters at New Delhi, on Thursday.
In his address on the occasion, MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, lauded DRI’s steadfast commitment to protecting India’s economic borders and trade infrastructure since its establishment in 1957.
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The MoS Finance commended DRI for tackling global challenges, technological changes, and the emergence of organised international crime networks and continuing to perform its duties with steadfastness, dedication, and efficiency on every front.
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He underscored that the endeavour of the Government is to ensure that honest taxpayers can do business with dignity and that the use of India’s land, waterways, or air becomes impossible, risky, and futile for illegal trade.
The ceremony was attended by 30 international delegates from 15 participating countries in the 10th Regional Customs Enforcement Meeting (RCEM), reflecting the growing partnership between India and global enforcement agencies in combating transnational smuggling. Their presence underscored DRI’s role as a key contributor to international customs collaboration.
DRI reaffirms its mission to protect India’s borders, safeguard economic interests, and uphold the highest standards of integrity as it enters its 69th year of service to the nation.
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